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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.02, 1,519.82 and 428.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.02, 1,519.82 and 428.66 is: 642.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.02 : 1,519.82 = 428.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.02/1,519.82 = 428.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.02x = 1,519.82 × 428.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.02x = 651,476.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,476.30/1,014.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.47

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