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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.32, 1,521.42 and 283.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.32, 1,521.42 and 283.87 is: 425.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.32 : 1,521.42 = 283.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.32/1,521.42 = 283.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.32x = 1,521.42 × 283.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.32x = 431,886.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,886.33/1,014.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.79

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