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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.80, 1,517.98 and 434.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.80, 1,517.98 and 434.52 is: 651.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.80 : 1,517.98 = 434.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.80/1,517.98 = 434.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.80x = 1,517.98 × 434.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.80x = 659,592.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,592.67/1,011.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.90

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