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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.58, 2,281.50 and 596.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.58, 2,281.50 and 596.06 is: 893.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.58 : 2,281.50 = 596.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.58/2,281.50 = 596.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.58x = 2,281.50 × 596.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.58x = 1,359,903.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,903.70/1,521.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.74

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