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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,523.32, 2,285.04 and 427.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,523.32, 2,285.04 and 427.72 is: 641.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,523.32 : 2,285.04 = 427.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,523.32/2,285.04 = 427.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,523.32x = 2,285.04 × 427.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,523.32x = 977,354.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,354.27/1,523.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.59

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