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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.54, 1,514.57 and 432.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.54, 1,514.57 and 432.20 is: 647.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.54 : 1,514.57 = 432.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.54/1,514.57 = 432.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.54x = 1,514.57 × 432.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.54x = 654,587.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,587.42/1,010.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.76

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