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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.65, 2,292.78 and 433.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.65, 2,292.78 and 433.11 is: 649.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.65 : 2,292.78 = 433.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.65/2,292.78 = 433.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.65x = 2,292.78 × 433.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.65x = 993,025.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,025.95/1,528.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.61

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