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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.34, 1,521.82 and 430.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.34, 1,521.82 and 430.22 is: 644.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.34 : 1,521.82 = 430.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.34/1,521.82 = 430.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.34x = 1,521.82 × 430.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.34x = 654,717.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,717.40/1,015.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.83

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