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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,520.74, 2,282.10 and 546.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,520.74, 2,282.10 and 546.76 is: 820.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,520.74 : 2,282.10 = 546.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,520.74/2,282.10 = 546.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,520.74x = 2,282.10 × 546.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,520.74x = 1,247,761.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,761.00/1,520.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.50

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