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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.02, 2,291.69 and 432.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.02, 2,291.69 and 432.50 is: 648.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.02 : 2,291.69 = 432.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.02/2,291.69 = 432.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.02x = 2,291.69 × 432.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.02x = 991,145.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,145.55/1,528.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.65

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