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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.31, 1,523.52 and 430.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.31, 1,523.52 and 430.41 is: 645.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.31 : 1,523.52 = 430.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.31/1,523.52 = 430.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.31x = 1,523.52 × 430.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.31x = 655,738.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,738.24/1,016.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.21

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