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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.42, 1,519.17 and 435.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.42, 1,519.17 and 435.26 is: 653.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.42 : 1,519.17 = 435.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.42/1,519.17 = 435.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.42x = 1,519.17 × 435.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.42x = 661,233.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,233.93/1,012.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.12

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