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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.75, 1,520.62 and 283.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.75, 1,520.62 and 283.34 is: 425.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.75 : 1,520.62 = 283.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.75/1,520.62 = 283.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.75x = 1,520.62 × 283.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.75x = 430,855.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,855.56/1,013.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.01

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