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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.72, 1,520.44 and 283.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.72, 1,520.44 and 283.36 is: 425.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.72 : 1,520.44 = 283.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.72/1,520.44 = 283.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.72x = 1,520.44 × 283.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.72x = 430,831.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,831.88/1,013.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.00

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