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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.70, 1,523.54 and 285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.70, 1,523.54 and 285.48 is: 428.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.70 : 1,523.54 = 285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.70/1,523.54 = 285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.70x = 1,523.54 × 285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.70x = 434,940.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,940.20/1,015.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.22

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