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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.72, 2,282.58 and 426.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.72, 2,282.58 and 426.02 is: 639.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.72 : 2,282.58 = 426.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.72/2,282.58 = 426.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.72x = 2,282.58 × 426.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.72x = 972,413.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,413.32/1,521.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.02

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