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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.01, 2,288.72 and 430.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.01, 2,288.72 and 430.11 is: 645.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.01 : 2,288.72 = 430.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.01/2,288.72 = 430.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.01x = 2,288.72 × 430.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.01x = 984,402.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,402.43/1,526.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.08

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