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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013, 1,519.78 and 435.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013, 1,519.78 and 435.96 is: 654.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013 : 1,519.78 = 435.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013/1,519.78 = 435.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013x = 1,519.78 × 435.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013x = 662,563.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,563.29/1,013
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.06

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