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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.66, 1,519.67 and 436.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.66, 1,519.67 and 436.94 is: 655.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.66 : 1,519.67 = 436.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.66/1,519.67 = 436.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.66x = 1,519.67 × 436.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.66x = 663,998.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,998.10/1,013.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.05

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