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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.72, 1,523.58 and 285.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.72, 1,523.58 and 285.30 is: 427.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.72 : 1,523.58 = 285.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.72/1,523.58 = 285.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.72x = 1,523.58 × 285.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.72x = 434,677.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,677.37/1,015.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.95

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