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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.80, 2,294.35 and 433.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.80, 2,294.35 and 433.89 is: 650.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.80 : 2,294.35 = 433.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.80/2,294.35 = 433.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.80x = 2,294.35 × 433.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.80x = 995,494.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,494.44/1,529.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.74

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