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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.81, 2,294.41 and 433.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.81, 2,294.41 and 433.88 is: 650.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.81 : 2,294.41 = 433.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.81/2,294.41 = 433.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.81x = 2,294.41 × 433.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.81x = 995,498.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,498.61/1,529.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.73

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