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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.28, 1,517.34 and 435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.28, 1,517.34 and 435.20 is: 652.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.28 : 1,517.34 = 435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.28/1,517.34 = 435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.28x = 1,517.34 × 435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.28x = 660,346.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,346.37/1,012.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.34

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