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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.23, 1,518.35 and 281.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.23, 1,518.35 and 281.87 is: 422.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.23 : 1,518.35 = 281.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.23/1,518.35 = 281.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.23x = 1,518.35 × 281.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.23x = 427,977.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,977.31/1,012.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.81

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