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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.39, 2,292.38 and 432.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.39, 2,292.38 and 432.53 is: 648.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.39 : 2,292.38 = 432.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.39/2,292.38 = 432.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.39x = 2,292.38 × 432.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.39x = 991,523.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,523.12/1,528.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.74

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