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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.48, 2,290.54 and 431.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.48, 2,290.54 and 431.59 is: 647.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.48 : 2,290.54 = 431.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.48/2,290.54 = 431.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.48x = 2,290.54 × 431.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.48x = 988,576.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,576.29/1,527.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.19

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