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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.16, 1,518.18 and 281.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.16, 1,518.18 and 281.72 is: 422.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.16 : 1,518.18 = 281.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.16/1,518.18 = 281.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.16x = 1,518.18 × 281.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.16x = 427,694.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,694.08/1,012.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.56

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