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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.57, 2,282.08 and 426.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.57, 2,282.08 and 426.04 is: 638.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.57 : 2,282.08 = 426.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.57/2,282.08 = 426.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.57x = 2,282.08 × 426.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.57x = 972,255.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,255.23/1,521.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.98

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