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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,520.43, 2,279.62 and 1,228.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,520.43, 2,279.62 and 1,228.29 is: 1,841.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,520.43 : 2,279.62 = 1,228.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,520.43/2,279.62 = 1,228.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,520.43x = 2,279.62 × 1,228.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,520.43x = 2,800,034.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,034.45/1,520.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.61

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