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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.31, 1,522.98 and 284.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.31, 1,522.98 and 284.90 is: 427.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.31 : 1,522.98 = 284.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.31/1,522.98 = 284.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.31x = 1,522.98 × 284.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.31x = 433,897.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,897.00/1,015.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.35

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