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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.65, 2,294.28 and 434.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.65, 2,294.28 and 434.11 is: 651.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.65 : 2,294.28 = 434.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.65/2,294.28 = 434.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.65x = 2,294.28 × 434.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.65x = 995,969.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,969.89/1,529.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.11

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