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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,523.63, 2,285.52 and 428.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,523.63, 2,285.52 and 428.10 is: 642.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,523.63 : 2,285.52 = 428.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,523.63/2,285.52 = 428.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,523.63x = 2,285.52 × 428.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,523.63x = 978,428.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,428.97/1,523.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.17

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