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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.04, 2,292.20 and 432.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.04, 2,292.20 and 432.41 is: 648.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.04 : 2,292.20 = 432.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.04/2,292.20 = 432.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.04x = 2,292.20 × 432.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.04x = 991,156.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,156.58/1,528.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.65

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