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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.92, 1,518.24 and 434.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.92, 1,518.24 and 434.48 is: 651.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.92 : 1,518.24 = 434.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.92/1,518.24 = 434.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.92x = 1,518.24 × 434.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.92x = 659,644.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,644.92/1,011.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.87

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