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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.52, 2,281.80 and 425.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.52, 2,281.80 and 425.60 is: 638.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.52 : 2,281.80 = 425.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.52/2,281.80 = 425.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.52x = 2,281.80 × 425.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.52x = 971,134.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,134.08/1,521.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.27

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