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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.63, 2,290.10 and 416.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.63, 2,290.10 and 416.06 is: 624.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.63 : 2,290.10 = 416.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.63/2,290.10 = 416.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.63x = 2,290.10 × 416.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.63x = 952,822.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,822.65/1,526.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.13

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