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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.82, 1,523.56 and 285.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.82, 1,523.56 and 285.22 is: 427.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.82 : 1,523.56 = 285.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.82/1,523.56 = 285.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.82x = 1,523.56 × 285.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.82x = 434,549.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,549.78/1,015.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.78

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