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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.94, 2,288.86 and 430.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.94, 2,288.86 and 430.28 is: 645.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.94 : 2,288.86 = 430.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.94/2,288.86 = 430.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.94x = 2,288.86 × 430.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.94x = 984,850.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,850.68/1,525.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.41

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