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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.07, 1,519.42 and 282.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.07, 1,519.42 and 282.48 is: 423.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.07 : 1,519.42 = 282.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.07/1,519.42 = 282.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.07x = 1,519.42 × 282.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.07x = 429,205.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,205.76/1,013.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.67

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