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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.43, 1,505.61 and 419.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.43, 1,505.61 and 419.78 is: 629.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.43 : 1,505.61 = 419.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.43/1,505.61 = 419.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.43x = 1,505.61 × 419.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.43x = 632,019.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,019.01/1,004.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.23

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