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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.80, 1,532.74 and 281.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.80, 1,532.74 and 281.49 is: 422.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.80 : 1,532.74 = 281.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.80/1,532.74 = 281.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.80x = 1,532.74 × 281.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.80x = 431,445.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,445.06/1,021.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.24

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