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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.78, 2,291.34 and 431.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.78, 2,291.34 and 431.85 is: 647.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.78 : 2,291.34 = 431.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.78/2,291.34 = 431.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.78x = 2,291.34 × 431.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.78x = 989,515.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,515.18/1,527.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.68

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