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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.17, 2,285.96 and 428.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.17, 2,285.96 and 428.31 is: 642.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.17 : 2,285.96 = 428.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.17/2,285.96 = 428.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.17x = 2,285.96 × 428.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.17x = 979,097.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,097.39/1,524.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.38

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