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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.16, 1,510.74 and 430.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.16, 1,510.74 and 430.02 is: 645.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.16 : 1,510.74 = 430.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.16/1,510.74 = 430.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.16x = 1,510.74 × 430.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.16x = 649,648.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,648.41/1,007.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.03

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