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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.05, 2,281.95 and 425.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.05, 2,281.95 and 425.40 is: 638.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.05 : 2,281.95 = 425.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.05/2,281.95 = 425.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.05x = 2,281.95 × 425.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.05x = 970,744.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,744.61/1,521.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.21

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