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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521, 2,281.50 and 495

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521, 2,281.50 and 495 is: 742.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521 : 2,281.50 = 495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521/2,281.50 = 495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521x = 2,281.50 × 495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521x = 1,129,342.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,342.50/1,521
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.50

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