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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.65, 1,521.93 and 284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.65, 1,521.93 and 284.20 is: 426.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.65 : 1,521.93 = 284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.65/1,521.93 = 284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.65x = 1,521.93 × 284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.65x = 432,528.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,528.70/1,014.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.29

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