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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.55, 1,521.82 and 284.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.55, 1,521.82 and 284.14 is: 426.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.55 : 1,521.82 = 284.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.55/1,521.82 = 284.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.55x = 1,521.82 × 284.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.55x = 432,409.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,409.93/1,014.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.21

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