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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.23, 1,530.72 and 436.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.23, 1,530.72 and 436.08 is: 653.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.23 : 1,530.72 = 436.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.23/1,530.72 = 436.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.23x = 1,530.72 × 436.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.23x = 667,516.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,516.38/1,021.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.64

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