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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.44, 1,509.82 and 429.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.44, 1,509.82 and 429.32 is: 644.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.44 : 1,509.82 = 429.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.44/1,509.82 = 429.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.44x = 1,509.82 × 429.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.44x = 648,195.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,195.92/1,006.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.05

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