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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.68, 1,530.39 and 435.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.68, 1,530.39 and 435.35 is: 652.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.68 : 1,530.39 = 435.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.68/1,530.39 = 435.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.68x = 1,530.39 × 435.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.68x = 666,245.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,245.46/1,020.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.75

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