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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.64, 1,520.54 and 283.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.64, 1,520.54 and 283.21 is: 424.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.64 : 1,520.54 = 283.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.64/1,520.54 = 283.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.64x = 1,520.54 × 283.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.64x = 430,627.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,627.98/1,013.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.83

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