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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.77, 1,520.36 and 283.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.77, 1,520.36 and 283.37 is: 424.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.77 : 1,520.36 = 283.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.77/1,520.36 = 283.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.77x = 1,520.36 × 283.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.77x = 430,823.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,823.00/1,013.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.97

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