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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.62, 1,518.96 and 282.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.62, 1,518.96 and 282.25 is: 423.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.62 : 1,518.96 = 282.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.62/1,518.96 = 282.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.62x = 1,518.96 × 282.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.62x = 428,726.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,726.46/1,012.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.38

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