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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.55, 1,523.36 and 285.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.55, 1,523.36 and 285.15 is: 427.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.55 : 1,523.36 = 285.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.55/1,523.36 = 285.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.55x = 1,523.36 × 285.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.55x = 434,379.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,379.68/1,015.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.73

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