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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.93, 1,523.97 and 285.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.93, 1,523.97 and 285.56 is: 428.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.93 : 1,523.97 = 285.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.93/1,523.97 = 285.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.93x = 1,523.97 × 285.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.93x = 435,184.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,184.87/1,015.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.36

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