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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.54, 1,517.40 and 434.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.54, 1,517.40 and 434.28 is: 651.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.54 : 1,517.40 = 434.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.54/1,517.40 = 434.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.54x = 1,517.40 × 434.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.54x = 658,976.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,976.47/1,011.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.46

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