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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.73, 2,294.25 and 433.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.73, 2,294.25 and 433.80 is: 650.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.73 : 2,294.25 = 433.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.73/2,294.25 = 433.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.73x = 2,294.25 × 433.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.73x = 995,245.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,245.65/1,529.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.60

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