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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.74, 2,288.69 and 430.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.74, 2,288.69 and 430.02 is: 645.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.74 : 2,288.69 = 430.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.74/2,288.69 = 430.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.74x = 2,288.69 × 430.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.74x = 984,182.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,182.47/1,525.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.05

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