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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.96, 1,519.35 and 282.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.96, 1,519.35 and 282.52 is: 423.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.96 : 1,519.35 = 282.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.96/1,519.35 = 282.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.96x = 1,519.35 × 282.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.96x = 429,246.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,246.76/1,012.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.75

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