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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.79, 2,293.32 and 433.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.79, 2,293.32 and 433.17 is: 649.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.79 : 2,293.32 = 433.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.79/2,293.32 = 433.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.79x = 2,293.32 × 433.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.79x = 993,397.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,397.42/1,528.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.80

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