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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.36, 1,510.80 and 430.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.36, 1,510.80 and 430.64 is: 645.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.36 : 1,510.80 = 430.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.36/1,510.80 = 430.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.36x = 1,510.80 × 430.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.36x = 650,610.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,610.91/1,007.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.86

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