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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.93, 1,530.32 and 435.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.93, 1,530.32 and 435.32 is: 653.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.93 : 1,530.32 = 435.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.93/1,530.32 = 435.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.93x = 1,530.32 × 435.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.93x = 666,169.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,169.07/1,019.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.15

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