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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,520.38, 2,281.38 and 654.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,520.38, 2,281.38 and 654.64 is: 982.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,520.38 : 2,281.38 = 654.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,520.38/2,281.38 = 654.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,520.38x = 2,281.38 × 654.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,520.38x = 1,493,482.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,482.60/1,520.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.31

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