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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.07, 2,281.65 and 905.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.07, 2,281.65 and 905.02 is: 1,357.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.07 : 2,281.65 = 905.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.07/2,281.65 = 905.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.07x = 2,281.65 × 905.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.07x = 2,064,938.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064,938.88/1,521.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.56

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