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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.84, 2,282.51 and 426.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.84, 2,282.51 and 426.21 is: 639.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.84 : 2,282.51 = 426.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.84/2,282.51 = 426.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.84x = 2,282.51 × 426.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.84x = 972,825.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,825.81/1,521.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.24

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