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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.26, 1,521.93 and 437

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.26, 1,521.93 and 437 is: 655.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.26 : 1,521.93 = 437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.26/1,521.93 = 437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.26x = 1,521.93 × 437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.26x = 665,083.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,083.41/1,014.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.73

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