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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.13, 2,280.77 and 595.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.13, 2,280.77 and 595.58 is: 893.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.13 : 2,280.77 = 595.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.13/2,280.77 = 595.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.13x = 2,280.77 × 595.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.13x = 1,358,381.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,381.00/1,521.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.01

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