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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.02, 1,510.61 and 421.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.02, 1,510.61 and 421.43 is: 632.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.02 : 1,510.61 = 421.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.02/1,510.61 = 421.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.02x = 1,510.61 × 421.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.02x = 636,620.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,620.92/1,007.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.18

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