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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.85, 1,506.87 and 419.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.85, 1,506.87 and 419.45 is: 629.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.85 : 1,506.87 = 419.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.85/1,506.87 = 419.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.85x = 1,506.87 × 419.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.85x = 632,049.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,049.09/1,004.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.00

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