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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.17, 1,519.54 and 282.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.17, 1,519.54 and 282.55 is: 423.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.17 : 1,519.54 = 282.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.17/1,519.54 = 282.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.17x = 1,519.54 × 282.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.17x = 429,346.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,346.03/1,013.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.77

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