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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.96, 2,281.18 and 596.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.96, 2,281.18 and 596.60 is: 894.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.96 : 2,281.18 = 596.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.96/2,281.18 = 596.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.96x = 2,281.18 × 596.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.96x = 1,360,951.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,951.99/1,521.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.21

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