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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,523.44, 2,285.11 and 427.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,523.44, 2,285.11 and 427.78 is: 641.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,523.44 : 2,285.11 = 427.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,523.44/2,285.11 = 427.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,523.44x = 2,285.11 × 427.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,523.44x = 977,524.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,524.36/1,523.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.66

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