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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.51, 2,280.83 and 656.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.51, 2,280.83 and 656.43 is: 984.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.51 : 2,280.83 = 656.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.51/2,280.83 = 656.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.51x = 2,280.83 × 656.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.51x = 1,497,201.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,201.95/1,521.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.02

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