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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.47, 1,507.25 and 419.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.47, 1,507.25 and 419.87 is: 630.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.47 : 1,507.25 = 419.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.47/1,507.25 = 419.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.47x = 1,507.25 × 419.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.47x = 632,853.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,853.88/1,004.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.04

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