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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.38, 2,282.37 and 481.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.38, 2,282.37 and 481.54 is: 722.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.38 : 2,282.37 = 481.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.38/2,282.37 = 481.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.38x = 2,282.37 × 481.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.38x = 1,099,052.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,052.45/1,521.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.40

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