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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.46, 1,520.10 and 283.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.46, 1,520.10 and 283.02 is: 424.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.46 : 1,520.10 = 283.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.46/1,520.10 = 283.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.46x = 1,520.10 × 283.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.46x = 430,218.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,218.70/1,013.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.50

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