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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.76, 1,516.14 and 433.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.76, 1,516.14 and 433.50 is: 650.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.76 : 1,516.14 = 433.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.76/1,516.14 = 433.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.76x = 1,516.14 × 433.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.76x = 657,246.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,246.69/1,010.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.25

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