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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.53, 1,514.70 and 432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.53, 1,514.70 and 432 is: 648.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.53 : 1,514.70 = 432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.53/1,514.70 = 432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.53x = 1,514.70 × 432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.53x = 654,350.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,350.40/1,009.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.17

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