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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,523.52, 2,285.36 and 428

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,523.52, 2,285.36 and 428 is: 642.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,523.52 : 2,285.36 = 428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,523.52/2,285.36 = 428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,523.52x = 2,285.36 × 428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,523.52x = 978,134.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,134.08/1,523.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.02

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