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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.75, 1,519.13 and 282.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.75, 1,519.13 and 282.33 is: 423.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.75 : 1,519.13 = 282.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.75/1,519.13 = 282.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.75x = 1,519.13 × 282.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.75x = 428,896.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,896.68/1,012.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.50

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