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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.89, 1,514.85 and 432.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.89, 1,514.85 and 432.75 is: 649.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.89 : 1,514.85 = 432.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.89/1,514.85 = 432.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.89x = 1,514.85 × 432.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.89x = 655,551.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,551.34/1,009.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.13

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