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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.75, 1,522.33 and 437.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.75, 1,522.33 and 437.63 is: 656.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.75 : 1,522.33 = 437.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.75/1,522.33 = 437.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.75x = 1,522.33 × 437.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.75x = 666,208.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,208.57/1,014.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.52

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