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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.25, 1,520.56 and 437.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.25, 1,520.56 and 437.53 is: 655.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.25 : 1,520.56 = 437.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.25/1,520.56 = 437.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.25x = 1,520.56 × 437.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.25x = 665,290.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,290.62/1,014.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.94

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