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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,520.36, 2,279.62 and 1,031.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,520.36, 2,279.62 and 1,031.93 is: 1,547.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,520.36 : 2,279.62 = 1,031.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,520.36/2,279.62 = 1,031.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,520.36x = 2,279.62 × 1,031.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,520.36x = 2,352,408.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,408.27/1,520.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.27

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