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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.68, 2,290.11 and 431.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.68, 2,290.11 and 431.13 is: 646.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.68 : 2,290.11 = 431.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.68/2,290.11 = 431.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.68x = 2,290.11 × 431.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.68x = 987,335.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,335.12/1,526.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.72

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