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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.60, 1,521.60 and 284.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.60, 1,521.60 and 284.22 is: 426.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.60 : 1,521.60 = 284.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.60/1,521.60 = 284.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.60x = 1,521.60 × 284.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.60x = 432,469.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,469.15/1,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.25

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