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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.40, 2,292.77 and 432.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.40, 2,292.77 and 432.78 is: 649.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.40 : 2,292.77 = 432.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.40/2,292.77 = 432.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.40x = 2,292.77 × 432.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.40x = 992,257.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,257.48/1,528.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.21

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