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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.81, 1,508.61 and 420.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.81, 1,508.61 and 420.58 is: 630.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.81 : 1,508.61 = 420.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.81/1,508.61 = 420.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.81x = 1,508.61 × 420.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.81x = 634,491.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,491.19/1,005.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.83

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