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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.85, 1,517.49 and 281.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.85, 1,517.49 and 281.25 is: 421.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.85 : 1,517.49 = 281.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.85/1,517.49 = 281.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.85x = 1,517.49 × 281.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.85x = 426,794.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,794.06/1,011.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.80

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