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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.40, 2,291.84 and 650.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.40, 2,291.84 and 650.76 is: 975.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.40 : 2,291.84 = 650.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.40/2,291.84 = 650.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.40x = 2,291.84 × 650.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.40x = 1,491,434.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,434.54/1,528.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.82

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