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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.08, 2,290.71 and 431.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.08, 2,290.71 and 431.42 is: 647.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.08 : 2,290.71 = 431.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.08/2,290.71 = 431.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.08x = 2,290.71 × 431.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.08x = 988,258.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,258.64/1,527.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.15

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