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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,520.38, 2,280.60 and 424.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,520.38, 2,280.60 and 424.73 is: 637.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,520.38 : 2,280.60 = 424.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,520.38/2,280.60 = 424.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,520.38x = 2,280.60 × 424.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,520.38x = 968,644.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,644.94/1,520.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.11

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