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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.56, 1,523.42 and 285.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.56, 1,523.42 and 285.13 is: 427.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.56 : 1,523.42 = 285.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.56/1,523.42 = 285.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.56x = 1,523.42 × 285.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.56x = 434,372.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,372.74/1,015.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.72

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