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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.75, 1,530.09 and 434.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.75, 1,530.09 and 434.93 is: 652.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.75 : 1,530.09 = 434.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.75/1,530.09 = 434.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.75x = 1,530.09 × 434.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.75x = 665,474.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,474.39/1,019.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.59

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