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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,522.03, 2,283.50 and 644.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,522.03, 2,283.50 and 644.08 is: 966.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,522.03 : 2,283.50 = 644.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,522.03/2,283.50 = 644.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,522.03x = 2,283.50 × 644.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,522.03x = 1,470,753.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,753.46/1,522.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.31

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