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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.09, 1,530.48 and 435.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.09, 1,530.48 and 435.07 is: 652.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.09 : 1,530.48 = 435.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.09/1,530.48 = 435.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.09x = 1,530.48 × 435.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.09x = 665,869.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,869.48/1,020.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.75

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