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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.65, 1,521.13 and 430.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.65, 1,521.13 and 430.10 is: 644.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.65 : 1,521.13 = 430.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.65/1,521.13 = 430.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.65x = 1,521.13 × 430.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.65x = 654,238.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,238.01/1,014.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.79

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