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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.44, 2,290.09 and 430.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.44, 2,290.09 and 430.81 is: 646.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.44 : 2,290.09 = 430.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.44/2,290.09 = 430.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.44x = 2,290.09 × 430.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.44x = 986,593.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,593.67/1,526.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.34

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