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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,520.75, 2,281.52 and 425.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,520.75, 2,281.52 and 425.14 is: 637.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,520.75 : 2,281.52 = 425.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,520.75/2,281.52 = 425.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,520.75x = 2,281.52 × 425.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,520.75x = 969,960.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,960.77/1,520.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.82

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