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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,520.24, 2,280.15 and 424.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,520.24, 2,280.15 and 424.71 is: 637.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,520.24 : 2,280.15 = 424.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,520.24/2,280.15 = 424.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,520.24x = 2,280.15 × 424.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,520.24x = 968,402.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,402.51/1,520.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.01

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