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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.10, 1,506.66 and 419.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.10, 1,506.66 and 419.58 is: 629.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.10 : 1,506.66 = 419.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.10/1,506.66 = 419.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.10x = 1,506.66 × 419.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.10x = 632,164.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,164.40/1,004.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.58

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