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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.56, 2,293.80 and 433.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.56, 2,293.80 and 433.60 is: 650.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.56 : 2,293.80 = 433.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.56/2,293.80 = 433.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.56x = 2,293.80 × 433.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.56x = 994,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,591.68/1,529.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.25

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