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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.92, 1,516.56 and 434.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.92, 1,516.56 and 434.20 is: 651.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.92 : 1,516.56 = 434.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.92/1,516.56 = 434.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.92x = 1,516.56 × 434.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.92x = 658,490.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,490.35/1,010.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.38

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