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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.94, 2,281.83 and 655.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.94, 2,281.83 and 655.78 is: 983.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.94 : 2,281.83 = 655.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.94/2,281.83 = 655.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.94x = 2,281.83 × 655.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.94x = 1,496,378.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,378.48/1,521.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.20

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