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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.94, 1,520.76 and 283.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.94, 1,520.76 and 283.53 is: 425.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.94 : 1,520.76 = 283.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.94/1,520.76 = 283.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.94x = 1,520.76 × 283.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.94x = 431,181.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,181.08/1,013.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.25

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