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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.52, 1,518.60 and 281.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.52, 1,518.60 and 281.94 is: 422.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.52 : 1,518.60 = 281.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.52/1,518.60 = 281.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.52x = 1,518.60 × 281.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.52x = 428,154.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,154.08/1,012.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.86

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