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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.85, 2,290.48 and 431.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.85, 2,290.48 and 431.33 is: 647.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.85 : 2,290.48 = 431.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.85/2,290.48 = 431.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.85x = 2,290.48 × 431.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.85x = 987,940.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,940.21/1,526.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.04

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