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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,520.04, 2,280.33 and 546.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,520.04, 2,280.33 and 546.12 is: 819.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,520.04 : 2,280.33 = 546.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,520.04/2,280.33 = 546.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,520.04x = 2,280.33 × 546.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,520.04x = 1,245,333.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,333.82/1,520.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.28

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