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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.69, 2,286.65 and 429.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.69, 2,286.65 and 429.17 is: 643.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.69 : 2,286.65 = 429.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.69/2,286.65 = 429.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.69x = 2,286.65 × 429.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.69x = 981,351.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,351.22/1,524.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.64

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