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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.53, 2,292.35 and 433

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.53, 2,292.35 and 433 is: 649.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.53 : 2,292.35 = 433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.53/2,292.35 = 433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.53x = 2,292.35 × 433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.53x = 992,587.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,587.55/1,528.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.37

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