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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.21, 1,516.82 and 434.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.21, 1,516.82 and 434.49 is: 651.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.21 : 1,516.82 = 434.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.21/1,516.82 = 434.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.21x = 1,516.82 × 434.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.21x = 659,043.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,043.12/1,011.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.74

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