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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.33, 1,518.19 and 281.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.33, 1,518.19 and 281.96 is: 422.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.33 : 1,518.19 = 281.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.33/1,518.19 = 281.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.33x = 1,518.19 × 281.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.33x = 428,067.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,067.44/1,012.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.85

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