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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.24, 1,517.02 and 434.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.24, 1,517.02 and 434.60 is: 651.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.24 : 1,517.02 = 434.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.24/1,517.02 = 434.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.24x = 1,517.02 × 434.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.24x = 659,296.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,296.89/1,011.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.97

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