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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.04, 1,527.32 and 432.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.04, 1,527.32 and 432.72 is: 649.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.04 : 1,527.32 = 432.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.04/1,527.32 = 432.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.04x = 1,527.32 × 432.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.04x = 660,901.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,901.91/1,018.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.19

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