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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.10, 1,508.16 and 420.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.10, 1,508.16 and 420.58 is: 631.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.10 : 1,508.16 = 420.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.10/1,508.16 = 420.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.10x = 1,508.16 × 420.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.10x = 634,301.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,301.93/1,005.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.08

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