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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,520.63, 2,281.25 and 546.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,520.63, 2,281.25 and 546.81 is: 820.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,520.63 : 2,281.25 = 546.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,520.63/2,281.25 = 546.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,520.63x = 2,281.25 × 546.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,520.63x = 1,247,410.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,410.31/1,520.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.32

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