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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.96, 1,523.84 and 285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.96, 1,523.84 and 285.52 is: 428.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.96 : 1,523.84 = 285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.96/1,523.84 = 285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.96x = 1,523.84 × 285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.96x = 435,086.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,086.80/1,015.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.25

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