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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.54, 2,289.95 and 430.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.54, 2,289.95 and 430.91 is: 646.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.54 : 2,289.95 = 430.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.54/2,289.95 = 430.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.54x = 2,289.95 × 430.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.54x = 986,748.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,748.75/1,526.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.40

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