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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.79, 2,282.83 and 481.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.79, 2,282.83 and 481.60 is: 722.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.79 : 2,282.83 = 481.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.79/2,282.83 = 481.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.79x = 2,282.83 × 481.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.79x = 1,099,402.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,402.45/1,521.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.44

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