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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.46, 2,280.94 and 973.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.46, 2,280.94 and 973.50 is: 1,459.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.46 : 2,280.94 = 973.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.46/2,280.94 = 973.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.46x = 2,280.94 × 973.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.46x = 2,220,495.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,495.09/1,521.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.45

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