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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.69, 1,522.67 and 431.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.69, 1,522.67 and 431.14 is: 646.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.69 : 1,522.67 = 431.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.69/1,522.67 = 431.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.69x = 1,522.67 × 431.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.69x = 656,483.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,483.94/1,015.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.34

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