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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.81, 2,292.91 and 432.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.81, 2,292.91 and 432.88 is: 649.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.81 : 2,292.91 = 432.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.81/2,292.91 = 432.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.81x = 2,292.91 × 432.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.81x = 992,548.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,548.07/1,528.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.23

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