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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.28, 2,292.21 and 432.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.28, 2,292.21 and 432.73 is: 649.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.28 : 2,292.21 = 432.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.28/2,292.21 = 432.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.28x = 2,292.21 × 432.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.28x = 991,910.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,910.90/1,528.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.04

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