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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.91, 1,520.86 and 436.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.91, 1,520.86 and 436.38 is: 654.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.91 : 1,520.86 = 436.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.91/1,520.86 = 436.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.91x = 1,520.86 × 436.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.91x = 663,665.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,665.28/1,013.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.56

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