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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.61, 1,520.25 and 283.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.61, 1,520.25 and 283.02 is: 424.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.61 : 1,520.25 = 283.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.61/1,520.25 = 283.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.61x = 1,520.25 × 283.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.61x = 430,261.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,261.16/1,013.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.48

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