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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.45, 1,506.56 and 419.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.45, 1,506.56 and 419.96 is: 629.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.45 : 1,506.56 = 419.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.45/1,506.56 = 419.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.45x = 1,506.56 × 419.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.45x = 632,685.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,685.31/1,005.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.26

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