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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.86, 1,517.60 and 281.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.86, 1,517.60 and 281.49 is: 422.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.86 : 1,517.60 = 281.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.86/1,517.60 = 281.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.86x = 1,517.60 × 281.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.86x = 427,189.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,189.22/1,011.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.18

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