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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.53, 1,530.51 and 279.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.53, 1,530.51 and 279.96 is: 419.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.53 : 1,530.51 = 279.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.53/1,530.51 = 279.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.53x = 1,530.51 × 279.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.53x = 428,486.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,486.64/1,020.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.87

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