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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.08, 1,518.16 and 281.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.08, 1,518.16 and 281.72 is: 422.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.08 : 1,518.16 = 281.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.08/1,518.16 = 281.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.08x = 1,518.16 × 281.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.08x = 427,696.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,696.04/1,012.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.59

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