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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.66, 1,509.52 and 421.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.66, 1,509.52 and 421.57 is: 632.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.66 : 1,509.52 = 421.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.66/1,509.52 = 421.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.66x = 1,509.52 × 421.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.66x = 636,368.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,368.35/1,006.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.16

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