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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.28, 1,521.45 and 436.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.28, 1,521.45 and 436.78 is: 655.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.28 : 1,521.45 = 436.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.28/1,521.45 = 436.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.28x = 1,521.45 × 436.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.28x = 664,538.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,538.93/1,014.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.18

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