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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.40, 2,286.48 and 428.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.40, 2,286.48 and 428.80 is: 643.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.40 : 2,286.48 = 428.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.40/2,286.48 = 428.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.40x = 2,286.48 × 428.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.40x = 980,442.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,442.62/1,524.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.17

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