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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.29, 2,289.44 and 430.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.29, 2,289.44 and 430.66 is: 645.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.29 : 2,289.44 = 430.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.29/2,289.44 = 430.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.29x = 2,289.44 × 430.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.29x = 985,970.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,970.23/1,526.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.99

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