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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,520.94, 2,281.37 and 425.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,520.94, 2,281.37 and 425.28 is: 637.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,520.94 : 2,281.37 = 425.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,520.94/2,281.37 = 425.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,520.94x = 2,281.37 × 425.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,520.94x = 970,227.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,227.46/1,520.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.91

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