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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.26, 2,290.60 and 431.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.26, 2,290.60 and 431.36 is: 646.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.26 : 2,290.60 = 431.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.26/2,290.60 = 431.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.26x = 2,290.60 × 431.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.26x = 988,073.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,073.22/1,527.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.96

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