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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.07, 2,289.12 and 430.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.07, 2,289.12 and 430.44 is: 645.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.07 : 2,289.12 = 430.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.07/2,289.12 = 430.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.07x = 2,289.12 × 430.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.07x = 985,328.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,328.81/1,526.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.66

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