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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.15, 1,518.18 and 281.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.15, 1,518.18 and 281.71 is: 422.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.15 : 1,518.18 = 281.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.15/1,518.18 = 281.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.15x = 1,518.18 × 281.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.15x = 427,688.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,688.39/1,012.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.55

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