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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.08, 2,289.12 and 430.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.08, 2,289.12 and 430.47 is: 645.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.08 : 2,289.12 = 430.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.08/2,289.12 = 430.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.08x = 2,289.12 × 430.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.08x = 985,397.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,397.49/1,526.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.71

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