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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.84, 2,289.96 and 430.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.84, 2,289.96 and 430.92 is: 646.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.84 : 2,289.96 = 430.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.84/2,289.96 = 430.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.84x = 2,289.96 × 430.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.84x = 986,789.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,789.56/1,526.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.30

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