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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.70, 1,519.10 and 282.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.70, 1,519.10 and 282.29 is: 423.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.70 : 1,519.10 = 282.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.70/1,519.10 = 282.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.70x = 1,519.10 × 282.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.70x = 428,817.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,817.73/1,012.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.44

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