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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.84, 1,517.77 and 281.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.84, 1,517.77 and 281.47 is: 422.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.84 : 1,517.77 = 281.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.84/1,517.77 = 281.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.84x = 1,517.77 × 281.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.84x = 427,206.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,206.72/1,011.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.21

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