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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.57, 1,513.81 and 432.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.57, 1,513.81 and 432.13 is: 647.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.57 : 1,513.81 = 432.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.57/1,513.81 = 432.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.57x = 1,513.81 × 432.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.57x = 654,162.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,162.72/1,009.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.96

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