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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.10, 2,293.57 and 433.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.10, 2,293.57 and 433.43 is: 650.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.10 : 2,293.57 = 433.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.10/2,293.57 = 433.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.10x = 2,293.57 × 433.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.10x = 994,090.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,090.83/1,529.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.11

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