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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.85, 1,528.32 and 433.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.85, 1,528.32 and 433.93 is: 650.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.85 : 1,528.32 = 433.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.85/1,528.32 = 433.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.85x = 1,528.32 × 433.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.85x = 663,181.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,181.70/1,018.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.91

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