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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.58, 2,286.87 and 428.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.58, 2,286.87 and 428.95 is: 643.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.58 : 2,286.87 = 428.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.58/2,286.87 = 428.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.58x = 2,286.87 × 428.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.58x = 980,952.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,952.89/1,524.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.43

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