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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,520.83, 2,280.97 and 424.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,520.83, 2,280.97 and 424.92 is: 637.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,520.83 : 2,280.97 = 424.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,520.83/2,280.97 = 424.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,520.83x = 2,280.97 × 424.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,520.83x = 969,238.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,238.86/1,520.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.31

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