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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,523.94, 2,285.78 and 428.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,523.94, 2,285.78 and 428.28 is: 642.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,523.94 : 2,285.78 = 428.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,523.94/2,285.78 = 428.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,523.94x = 2,285.78 × 428.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,523.94x = 978,953.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,953.86/1,523.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.38

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