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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.89, 1,524.09 and 285.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.89, 1,524.09 and 285.47 is: 428.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.89 : 1,524.09 = 285.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.89/1,524.09 = 285.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.89x = 1,524.09 × 285.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.89x = 435,081.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,081.97/1,015.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.28

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