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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.62, 1,507.21 and 427.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.62, 1,507.21 and 427.28 is: 640.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.62 : 1,507.21 = 427.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.62/1,507.21 = 427.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.62x = 1,507.21 × 427.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.62x = 644,000.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,000.69/1,005.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.40

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