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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.90, 1,519.23 and 282.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.90, 1,519.23 and 282.40 is: 423.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.90 : 1,519.23 = 282.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.90/1,519.23 = 282.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.90x = 1,519.23 × 282.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.90x = 429,030.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,030.55/1,012.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.57

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