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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.42, 1,520.67 and 436.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.42, 1,520.67 and 436.26 is: 654.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.42 : 1,520.67 = 436.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.42/1,520.67 = 436.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.42x = 1,520.67 × 436.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.42x = 663,407.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,407.49/1,013.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.62

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