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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.46, 1,523 and 285.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.46, 1,523 and 285.12 is: 427.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.46 : 1,523 = 285.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.46/1,523 = 285.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.46x = 1,523 × 285.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.46x = 434,237.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,237.76/1,015.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.63

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