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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.03, 1,519.49 and 282.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.03, 1,519.49 and 282.59 is: 423.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.03 : 1,519.49 = 282.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.03/1,519.49 = 282.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.03x = 1,519.49 × 282.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.03x = 429,392.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,392.68/1,013.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.87

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