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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,523.83, 2,285.43 and 428.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,523.83, 2,285.43 and 428.20 is: 642.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,523.83 : 2,285.43 = 428.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,523.83/2,285.43 = 428.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,523.83x = 2,285.43 × 428.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,523.83x = 978,621.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,621.13/1,523.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.21

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