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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.68, 2,283 and 699.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.68, 2,283 and 699.80 is: 1,049.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.68 : 2,283 = 699.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.68/2,283 = 699.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.68x = 2,283 × 699.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.68x = 1,597,643.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,643.40/1,521.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.92

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