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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.70, 1,512.18 and 430.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.70, 1,512.18 and 430.58 is: 646.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.70 : 1,512.18 = 430.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.70/1,512.18 = 430.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.70x = 1,512.18 × 430.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.70x = 651,114.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,114.46/1,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.14

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