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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.80, 1,514.85 and 433

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.80, 1,514.85 and 433 is: 648.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.80 : 1,514.85 = 433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.80/1,514.85 = 433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.80x = 1,514.85 × 433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.80x = 655,930.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,930.05/1,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.92

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