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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.53, 1,530.95 and 435.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.53, 1,530.95 and 435.53 is: 653.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.53 : 1,530.95 = 435.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.53/1,530.95 = 435.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.53x = 1,530.95 × 435.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.53x = 666,764.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,764.82/1,020.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.35

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