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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.86, 2,282.90 and 426.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.86, 2,282.90 and 426.23 is: 639.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.86 : 2,282.90 = 426.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.86/2,282.90 = 426.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.86x = 2,282.90 × 426.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.86x = 973,037.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,037.88/1,521.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.38

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