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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,520.62, 2,281 and 425.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,520.62, 2,281 and 425.08 is: 637.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,520.62 : 2,281 = 425.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,520.62/2,281 = 425.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,520.62x = 2,281 × 425.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,520.62x = 969,607.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,607.48/1,520.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.64

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