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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.37, 2,292.63 and 432.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.37, 2,292.63 and 432.64 is: 648.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.37 : 2,292.63 = 432.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.37/2,292.63 = 432.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.37x = 2,292.63 × 432.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.37x = 991,883.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,883.44/1,528.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.98

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