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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.87, 2,281.42 and 547.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.87, 2,281.42 and 547.74 is: 821.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.87 : 2,281.42 = 547.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.87/2,281.42 = 547.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.87x = 2,281.42 × 547.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.87x = 1,249,624.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,624.99/1,521.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.11

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