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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.81, 1,520.76 and 283.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.81, 1,520.76 and 283.46 is: 425.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.81 : 1,520.76 = 283.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.81/1,520.76 = 283.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.81x = 1,520.76 × 283.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.81x = 431,074.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,074.63/1,013.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.20

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