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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.63, 1,523.54 and 285.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.63, 1,523.54 and 285.20 is: 427.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.63 : 1,523.54 = 285.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.63/1,523.54 = 285.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.63x = 1,523.54 × 285.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.63x = 434,520.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,520.99/1,015.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.83

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