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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.17, 1,523.16 and 430.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.17, 1,523.16 and 430.32 is: 645.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.17 : 1,523.16 = 430.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.17/1,523.16 = 430.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.17x = 1,523.16 × 430.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.17x = 655,446.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,446.21/1,015.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.65

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