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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.66, 1,518.71 and 282.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.66, 1,518.71 and 282.07 is: 423.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.66 : 1,518.71 = 282.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.66/1,518.71 = 282.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.66x = 1,518.71 × 282.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.66x = 428,373.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,373.53/1,012.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.02

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