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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,520.42, 2,280.37 and 424.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,520.42, 2,280.37 and 424.53 is: 636.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,520.42 : 2,280.37 = 424.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,520.42/2,280.37 = 424.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,520.42x = 2,280.37 × 424.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,520.42x = 968,084.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,084.41/1,520.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.72

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