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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.74, 2,282.61 and 426.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.74, 2,282.61 and 426.14 is: 639.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.74 : 2,282.61 = 426.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.74/2,282.61 = 426.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.74x = 2,282.61 × 426.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.74x = 972,710.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,710.17/1,521.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.21

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