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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.17, 2,281.76 and 425.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.17, 2,281.76 and 425.55 is: 638.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.17 : 2,281.76 = 425.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.17/2,281.76 = 425.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.17x = 2,281.76 × 425.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.17x = 971,002.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,002.97/1,521.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.33

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