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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.30, 1,520.81 and 429.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.30, 1,520.81 and 429.68 is: 644.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.30 : 1,520.81 = 429.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.30/1,520.81 = 429.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.30x = 1,520.81 × 429.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.30x = 653,464.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,464.91/1,014.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.25

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