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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.03, 2,287.69 and 429.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.03, 2,287.69 and 429.40 is: 644.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.03 : 2,287.69 = 429.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.03/2,287.69 = 429.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.03x = 2,287.69 × 429.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.03x = 982,338.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,338.29/1,525.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.14

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