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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.26, 1,515.12 and 433

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.26, 1,515.12 and 433 is: 649.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.26 : 1,515.12 = 433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.26/1,515.12 = 433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.26x = 1,515.12 × 433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.26x = 656,046.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,046.96/1,010.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.38

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