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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.08, 1,530.62 and 435.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.08, 1,530.62 and 435.47 is: 653.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.08 : 1,530.62 = 435.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.08/1,530.62 = 435.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.08x = 1,530.62 × 435.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.08x = 666,529.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,529.26/1,020.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.41

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