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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.42, 1,508.13 and 428.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.42, 1,508.13 and 428.34 is: 642.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.42 : 1,508.13 = 428.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.42/1,508.13 = 428.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.42x = 1,508.13 × 428.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.42x = 645,992.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,992.40/1,005.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.51

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