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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.01, 1,510.38 and 421.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.01, 1,510.38 and 421.47 is: 632.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.01 : 1,510.38 = 421.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.01/1,510.38 = 421.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.01x = 1,510.38 × 421.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.01x = 636,579.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,579.86/1,007.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.15

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