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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.71, 1,521.87 and 284.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.71, 1,521.87 and 284.28 is: 426.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.71 : 1,521.87 = 284.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.71/1,521.87 = 284.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.71x = 1,521.87 × 284.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.71x = 432,637.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,637.20/1,014.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.37

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