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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.91, 1,508.12 and 420.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.91, 1,508.12 and 420.43 is: 630.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.91 : 1,508.12 = 420.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.91/1,508.12 = 420.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.91x = 1,508.12 × 420.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.91x = 634,055.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,055.30/1,005.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.33

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