Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.56, 2,282 and 425.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,521.56, 2,282 and 425.80 is: 638.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,521.56 : 2,282 = 425.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,521.56/2,282 = 425.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,521.56x = 2,282 × 425.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,521.56x = 971,675.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 971,675.60/1,521.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638.60
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