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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.03, 1,518.04 and 281.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.03, 1,518.04 and 281.61 is: 422.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.03 : 1,518.04 = 281.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.03/1,518.04 = 281.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.03x = 1,518.04 × 281.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.03x = 427,490.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,490.61/1,012.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.41

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