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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.96, 1,519.44 and 435.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.96, 1,519.44 and 435.48 is: 653.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.96 : 1,519.44 = 435.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.96/1,519.44 = 435.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.96x = 1,519.44 × 435.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.96x = 661,685.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,685.73/1,012.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.22

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