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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.34, 1,526.33 and 432.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.34, 1,526.33 and 432.47 is: 648.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.34 : 1,526.33 = 432.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.34/1,526.33 = 432.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.34x = 1,526.33 × 432.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.34x = 660,084.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,084.30/1,018.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.20

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