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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.76, 2,292.85 and 432.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.76, 2,292.85 and 432.86 is: 649.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.76 : 2,292.85 = 432.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.76/2,292.85 = 432.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.76x = 2,292.85 × 432.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.76x = 992,483.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,483.05/1,528.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.21

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