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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.85, 1,506.25 and 420.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.85, 1,506.25 and 420.20 is: 629.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.85 : 1,506.25 = 420.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.85/1,506.25 = 420.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.85x = 1,506.25 × 420.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.85x = 632,920.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,920.49/1,004.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.86

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