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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,520.44, 2,281.76 and 546.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,520.44, 2,281.76 and 546.64 is: 820.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,520.44 : 2,281.76 = 546.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,520.44/2,281.76 = 546.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,520.44x = 2,281.76 × 546.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,520.44x = 1,247,301.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,301.29/1,520.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.36

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