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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.52, 1,511.52 and 430.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.52, 1,511.52 and 430.56 is: 645.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.52 : 1,511.52 = 430.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.52/1,511.52 = 430.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.52x = 1,511.52 × 430.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.52x = 650,800.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,800.05/1,007.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.94

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