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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.81, 1,525.52 and 432.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.81, 1,525.52 and 432.63 is: 648.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.81 : 1,525.52 = 432.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.81/1,525.52 = 432.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.81x = 1,525.52 × 432.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.81x = 659,983.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,983.55/1,017.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.43

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