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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.97, 2,290.59 and 431.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.97, 2,290.59 and 431.34 is: 647.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.97 : 2,290.59 = 431.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.97/2,290.59 = 431.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.97x = 2,290.59 × 431.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.97x = 988,023.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,023.09/1,526.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.05

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