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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.60, 1,515.90 and 433.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.60, 1,515.90 and 433.88 is: 650.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.60 : 1,515.90 = 433.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.60/1,515.90 = 433.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.60x = 1,515.90 × 433.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.60x = 657,718.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,718.69/1,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.82

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