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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.58, 1,520.37 and 428.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.58, 1,520.37 and 428.42 is: 642.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.58 : 1,520.37 = 428.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.58/1,520.37 = 428.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.58x = 1,520.37 × 428.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.58x = 651,349.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,349.31/1,013.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.62

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