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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.04, 1,517.12 and 434.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.04, 1,517.12 and 434.40 is: 651.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.04 : 1,517.12 = 434.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.04/1,517.12 = 434.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.04x = 1,517.12 × 434.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.04x = 659,036.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,036.93/1,011.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.84

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