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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.86, 1,523.78 and 285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.86, 1,523.78 and 285.44 is: 428.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.86 : 1,523.78 = 285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.86/1,523.78 = 285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.86x = 1,523.78 × 285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.86x = 434,947.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,947.76/1,015.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.16

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