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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.33, 1,519.97 and 282.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.33, 1,519.97 and 282.89 is: 424.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.33 : 1,519.97 = 282.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.33/1,519.97 = 282.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.33x = 1,519.97 × 282.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.33x = 429,975.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,975.30/1,013.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.32

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