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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.26, 1,516.89 and 434

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.26, 1,516.89 and 434 is: 651

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.26 : 1,516.89 = 434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.26/1,516.89 = 434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.26x = 1,516.89 × 434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.26x = 658,330.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,330.26/1,011.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651

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