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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.02, 1,523.06 and 429.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.02, 1,523.06 and 429.93 is: 645.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.02 : 1,523.06 = 429.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.02/1,523.06 = 429.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.02x = 1,523.06 × 429.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.02x = 654,809.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,809.19/1,015.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.12

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