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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.70, 1,520.62 and 283.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.70, 1,520.62 and 283.26 is: 424.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.70 : 1,520.62 = 283.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.70/1,520.62 = 283.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.70x = 1,520.62 × 283.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.70x = 430,730.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,730.82/1,013.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.91

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