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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.03, 2,291.72 and 432.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.03, 2,291.72 and 432.10 is: 648.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.03 : 2,291.72 = 432.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.03/2,291.72 = 432.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.03x = 2,291.72 × 432.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.03x = 990,252.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,252.21/1,528.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.06

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