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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.94, 2,283.45 and 700.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.94, 2,283.45 and 700.24 is: 1,050.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.94 : 2,283.45 = 700.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.94/2,283.45 = 700.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.94x = 2,283.45 × 700.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.94x = 1,598,963.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,963.03/1,521.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.61

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