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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.70, 1,525.14 and 432.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.70, 1,525.14 and 432.22 is: 647.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.70 : 1,525.14 = 432.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.70/1,525.14 = 432.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.70x = 1,525.14 × 432.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.70x = 659,196.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,196.01/1,017.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.73

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