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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.69, 1,523.80 and 285.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.69, 1,523.80 and 285.27 is: 427.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.69 : 1,523.80 = 285.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.69/1,523.80 = 285.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.69x = 1,523.80 × 285.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.69x = 434,694.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,694.43/1,015.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.98

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