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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.79, 1,523.73 and 285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.79, 1,523.73 and 285.44 is: 428.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.79 : 1,523.73 = 285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.79/1,523.73 = 285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.79x = 1,523.73 × 285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.79x = 434,925.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,925.87/1,015.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.17

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