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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.90, 2,290.44 and 431.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.90, 2,290.44 and 431.36 is: 647.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.90 : 2,290.44 = 431.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.90/2,290.44 = 431.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.90x = 2,290.44 × 431.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.90x = 988,004.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,004.20/1,526.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.07

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