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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.07, 2,288.03 and 429.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.07, 2,288.03 and 429.44 is: 644.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.07 : 2,288.03 = 429.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.07/2,288.03 = 429.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.07x = 2,288.03 × 429.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.07x = 982,558.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,558.02/1,525.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.27

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