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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,523.49, 2,285.13 and 427.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,523.49, 2,285.13 and 427.83 is: 641.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,523.49 : 2,285.13 = 427.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,523.49/2,285.13 = 427.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,523.49x = 2,285.13 × 427.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,523.49x = 977,647.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,647.17/1,523.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.72

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