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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.84, 2,291.90 and 432.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.84, 2,291.90 and 432.23 is: 648.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.84 : 2,291.90 = 432.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.84/2,291.90 = 432.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.84x = 2,291.90 × 432.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.84x = 990,627.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,627.94/1,527.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.38

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