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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.08, 1,519.65 and 282.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.08, 1,519.65 and 282.69 is: 424.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.08 : 1,519.65 = 282.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.08/1,519.65 = 282.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.08x = 1,519.65 × 282.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.08x = 429,589.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,589.86/1,013.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.04

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