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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.35, 1,514.01 and 431.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.35, 1,514.01 and 431.82 is: 647.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.35 : 1,514.01 = 431.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.35/1,514.01 = 431.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.35x = 1,514.01 × 431.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.35x = 653,779.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,779.80/1,009.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.72

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