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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,523.39, 2,285.48 and 427.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,523.39, 2,285.48 and 427.76 is: 641.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,523.39 : 2,285.48 = 427.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,523.39/2,285.48 = 427.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,523.39x = 2,285.48 × 427.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,523.39x = 977,640.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,640.50/1,523.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.75

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