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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,520.91, 2,281.68 and 533.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,520.91, 2,281.68 and 533.88 is: 800.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,520.91 : 2,281.68 = 533.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,520.91/2,281.68 = 533.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,520.91x = 2,281.68 × 533.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,520.91x = 1,218,143.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,143.32/1,520.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.93

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