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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,523.54, 2,285.31 and 427.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,523.54, 2,285.31 and 427.91 is: 641.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,523.54 : 2,285.31 = 427.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,523.54/2,285.31 = 427.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,523.54x = 2,285.31 × 427.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,523.54x = 977,907.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,907.00/1,523.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.87

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