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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.64, 1,518.68 and 282.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.64, 1,518.68 and 282.16 is: 423.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.64 : 1,518.68 = 282.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.64/1,518.68 = 282.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.64x = 1,518.68 × 282.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.64x = 428,510.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,510.75/1,012.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.16

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