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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.36, 1,520.05 and 282.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.36, 1,520.05 and 282.94 is: 424.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.36 : 1,520.05 = 282.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.36/1,520.05 = 282.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.36x = 1,520.05 × 282.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.36x = 430,087.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,087.52/1,013.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.42

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