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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,520.91, 2,280.00 and 597.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,520.91, 2,280.00 and 597.13 is: 895.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,520.91 : 2,280.00 = 597.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,520.91/2,280.00 = 597.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,520.91x = 2,280.00 × 597.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,520.91x = 1,361,452.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,452.94/1,520.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.16

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