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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.18, 1,518.27 and 281.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.18, 1,518.27 and 281.74 is: 422.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.18 : 1,518.27 = 281.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.18/1,518.27 = 281.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.18x = 1,518.27 × 281.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.18x = 427,753.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,753.59/1,012.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.61

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