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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.18, 2,281.17 and 533.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.18, 2,281.17 and 533.70 is: 800.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.18 : 2,281.17 = 533.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.18/2,281.17 = 533.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.18x = 2,281.17 × 533.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.18x = 1,217,460.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,460.43/1,521.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.34

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