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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.07, 1,517.99 and 281.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.07, 1,517.99 and 281.57 is: 422.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.07 : 1,517.99 = 281.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.07/1,517.99 = 281.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.07x = 1,517.99 × 281.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.07x = 427,412.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,412.85/1,012.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.32

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