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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.94, 1,510.83 and 422.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.94, 1,510.83 and 422.05 is: 633.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.94 : 1,510.83 = 422.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.94/1,510.83 = 422.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.94x = 1,510.83 × 422.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.94x = 637,645.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,645.80/1,006.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.25

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