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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.26, 1,520.56 and 436.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.26, 1,520.56 and 436.26 is: 654.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.26 : 1,520.56 = 436.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.26/1,520.56 = 436.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.26x = 1,520.56 × 436.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.26x = 663,359.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,359.51/1,013.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.68

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