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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,520.38, 2,280.58 and 424.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,520.38, 2,280.58 and 424.74 is: 637.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,520.38 : 2,280.58 = 424.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,520.38/2,280.58 = 424.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,520.38x = 2,280.58 × 424.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,520.38x = 968,661.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,661.04/1,520.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.12

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