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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.90, 1,517.86 and 281.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.90, 1,517.86 and 281.48 is: 422.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.90 : 1,517.86 = 281.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.90/1,517.86 = 281.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.90x = 1,517.86 × 281.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.90x = 427,246.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,246.95/1,011.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.22

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