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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.36, 1,518.45 and 281.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.36, 1,518.45 and 281.89 is: 422.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.36 : 1,518.45 = 281.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.36/1,518.45 = 281.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.36x = 1,518.45 × 281.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.36x = 428,035.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,035.87/1,012.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.81

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