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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.76, 2,290.22 and 431.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.76, 2,290.22 and 431.21 is: 646.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.76 : 2,290.22 = 431.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.76/2,290.22 = 431.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.76x = 2,290.22 × 431.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.76x = 987,565.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,565.77/1,526.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.84

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