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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.93, 2,282.54 and 426.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.93, 2,282.54 and 426.40 is: 639.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.93 : 2,282.54 = 426.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.93/2,282.54 = 426.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.93x = 2,282.54 × 426.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.93x = 973,277.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,277.38/1,521.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.50

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