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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.44, 1,511.32 and 430.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.44, 1,511.32 and 430.32 is: 645.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.44 : 1,511.32 = 430.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.44/1,511.32 = 430.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.44x = 1,511.32 × 430.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.44x = 650,351.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,351.22/1,007.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.55

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