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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.73, 1,521.96 and 284.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.73, 1,521.96 and 284.36 is: 426.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.73 : 1,521.96 = 284.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.73/1,521.96 = 284.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.73x = 1,521.96 × 284.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.73x = 432,784.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,784.43/1,014.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.50

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