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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.14, 1,522.44 and 284.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.14, 1,522.44 and 284.76 is: 427.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.14 : 1,522.44 = 284.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.14/1,522.44 = 284.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.14x = 1,522.44 × 284.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.14x = 433,530.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,530.01/1,015.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.06

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