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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.91, 1,520.65 and 283.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.91, 1,520.65 and 283.33 is: 424.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.91 : 1,520.65 = 283.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.91/1,520.65 = 283.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.91x = 1,520.65 × 283.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.91x = 430,845.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,845.76/1,013.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.93

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