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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.25, 1,510.05 and 429.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.25, 1,510.05 and 429.26 is: 644.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.25 : 1,510.05 = 429.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.25/1,510.05 = 429.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.25x = 1,510.05 × 429.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.25x = 648,204.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,204.06/1,006.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.18

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