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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.27, 2,281.91 and 596.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.27, 2,281.91 and 596.79 is: 895.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.27 : 2,281.91 = 596.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.27/2,281.91 = 596.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.27x = 2,281.91 × 596.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.27x = 1,361,818.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,818.08/1,521.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.19

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