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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.52, 2,289.82 and 431

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.52, 2,289.82 and 431 is: 646.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.52 : 2,289.82 = 431 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.52/2,289.82 = 431/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.52x = 2,289.82 × 431
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.52x = 986,912.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,912.42/1,526.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.51

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