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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.71, 1,525.49 and 432.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.71, 1,525.49 and 432.57 is: 648.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.71 : 1,525.49 = 432.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.71/1,525.49 = 432.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.71x = 1,525.49 × 432.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.71x = 659,881.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,881.21/1,017.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.40

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