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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.43, 2,282.56 and 481.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.43, 2,282.56 and 481.48 is: 722.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.43 : 2,282.56 = 481.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.43/2,282.56 = 481.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.43x = 2,282.56 × 481.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.43x = 1,099,000.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,000.08/1,521.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.35

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