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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.94, 1,530.30 and 435.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.94, 1,530.30 and 435.06 is: 652.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.94 : 1,530.30 = 435.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.94/1,530.30 = 435.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.94x = 1,530.30 × 435.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.94x = 665,772.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,772.32/1,019.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.76

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