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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.80, 2,288.64 and 430.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.80, 2,288.64 and 430.14 is: 645.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.80 : 2,288.64 = 430.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.80/2,288.64 = 430.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.80x = 2,288.64 × 430.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.80x = 984,435.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,435.61/1,525.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.19

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