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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.41, 2,289.60 and 430.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.41, 2,289.60 and 430.77 is: 646.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.41 : 2,289.60 = 430.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.41/2,289.60 = 430.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.41x = 2,289.60 × 430.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.41x = 986,290.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,290.99/1,526.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.15

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