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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.24, 1,521.37 and 283.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.24, 1,521.37 and 283.73 is: 425.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.24 : 1,521.37 = 283.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.24/1,521.37 = 283.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.24x = 1,521.37 × 283.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.24x = 431,658.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,658.31/1,014.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.60

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