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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.08, 1,519.34 and 282.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.08, 1,519.34 and 282.70 is: 423.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.08 : 1,519.34 = 282.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.08/1,519.34 = 282.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.08x = 1,519.34 × 282.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.08x = 429,517.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,517.42/1,013.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.97

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