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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.58, 2,294.40 and 433.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.58, 2,294.40 and 433.98 is: 650.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.58 : 2,294.40 = 433.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.58/2,294.40 = 433.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.58x = 2,294.40 × 433.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.58x = 995,723.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,723.71/1,529.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.98

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