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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.48, 2,294.18 and 433.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.48, 2,294.18 and 433.82 is: 650.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.48 : 2,294.18 = 433.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.48/2,294.18 = 433.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.48x = 2,294.18 × 433.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.48x = 995,261.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,261.17/1,529.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.72

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