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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528, 2,291.25 and 650.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528, 2,291.25 and 650.38 is: 975.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528 : 2,291.25 = 650.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528/2,291.25 = 650.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528x = 2,291.25 × 650.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528x = 1,490,183.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,183.18/1,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.25

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