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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.20, 1,520.94 and 283.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.20, 1,520.94 and 283.58 is: 425.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.20 : 1,520.94 = 283.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.20/1,520.94 = 283.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.20x = 1,520.94 × 283.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.20x = 431,308.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,308.17/1,014.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.27

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