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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.79, 2,282.58 and 426.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.79, 2,282.58 and 426.26 is: 639.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.79 : 2,282.58 = 426.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.79/2,282.58 = 426.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.79x = 2,282.58 × 426.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.79x = 972,978.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,978.26/1,521.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.37

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