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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.47, 1,523.52 and 430.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.47, 1,523.52 and 430.56 is: 645.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.47 : 1,523.52 = 430.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.47/1,523.52 = 430.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.47x = 1,523.52 × 430.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.47x = 655,966.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,966.77/1,015.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.97

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