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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.97, 2,293.47 and 433.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.97, 2,293.47 and 433.35 is: 650.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.97 : 2,293.47 = 433.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.97/2,293.47 = 433.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.97x = 2,293.47 × 433.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.97x = 993,875.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,875.22/1,528.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.03

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