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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.68, 1,520.28 and 283.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.68, 1,520.28 and 283.36 is: 424.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.68 : 1,520.28 = 283.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.68/1,520.28 = 283.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.68x = 1,520.28 × 283.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.68x = 430,786.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,786.54/1,013.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.97

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