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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.12, 2,290.76 and 431.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.12, 2,290.76 and 431.39 is: 647.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.12 : 2,290.76 = 431.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.12/2,290.76 = 431.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.12x = 2,290.76 × 431.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.12x = 988,210.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,210.96/1,527.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.11

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