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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.52, 1,515 and 432.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.52, 1,515 and 432.56 is: 649.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.52 : 1,515 = 432.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.52/1,515 = 432.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.52x = 1,515 × 432.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.52x = 655,328.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,328.40/1,009.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.15

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