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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,520.64, 2,280.96 and 655.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,520.64, 2,280.96 and 655.20 is: 982.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,520.64 : 2,280.96 = 655.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,520.64/2,280.96 = 655.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,520.64x = 2,280.96 × 655.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,520.64x = 1,494,484.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,484.99/1,520.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.80

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