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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,523.93, 2,285.54 and 428.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,523.93, 2,285.54 and 428.40 is: 642.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,523.93 : 2,285.54 = 428.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,523.93/2,285.54 = 428.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,523.93x = 2,285.54 × 428.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,523.93x = 979,125.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,125.34/1,523.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.50

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