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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.46, 1,515.93 and 433.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.46, 1,515.93 and 433.66 is: 649.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.46 : 1,515.93 = 433.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.46/1,515.93 = 433.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.46x = 1,515.93 × 433.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.46x = 657,398.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,398.20/1,011.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.95

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