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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.11, 2,281.77 and 546.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.11, 2,281.77 and 546.95 is: 820.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.11 : 2,281.77 = 546.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.11/2,281.77 = 546.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.11x = 2,281.77 × 546.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.11x = 1,248,019.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,019.81/1,521.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.47

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