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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.21, 1,509.32 and 429.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.21, 1,509.32 and 429.49 is: 644.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.21 : 1,509.32 = 429.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.21/1,509.32 = 429.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.21x = 1,509.32 × 429.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.21x = 648,237.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,237.85/1,006.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.24

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