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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.80, 1,521.74 and 430.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.80, 1,521.74 and 430.07 is: 644.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.80 : 1,521.74 = 430.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.80/1,521.74 = 430.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.80x = 1,521.74 × 430.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.80x = 654,448.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,448.19/1,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.91

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