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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.73, 1,533.01 and 430.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.73, 1,533.01 and 430.08 is: 644.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.73 : 1,533.01 = 430.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.73/1,533.01 = 430.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.73x = 1,533.01 × 430.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.73x = 659,316.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,316.94/1,022.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.66

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