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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.67, 2,293.10 and 433.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.67, 2,293.10 and 433.10 is: 649.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.67 : 2,293.10 = 433.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.67/2,293.10 = 433.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.67x = 2,293.10 × 433.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.67x = 993,141.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,141.61/1,528.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.68

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