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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.12, 1,521 and 283.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.12, 1,521 and 283.62 is: 425.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.12 : 1,521 = 283.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.12/1,521 = 283.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.12x = 1,521 × 283.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.12x = 431,386.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,386.02/1,014.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.38

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