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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.20, 2,292.14 and 432.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.20, 2,292.14 and 432.52 is: 648.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.20 : 2,292.14 = 432.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.20/2,292.14 = 432.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.20x = 2,292.14 × 432.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.20x = 991,396.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,396.39/1,528.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.73

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