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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.04, 1,510.68 and 429.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.04, 1,510.68 and 429.72 is: 644.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.04 : 1,510.68 = 429.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.04/1,510.68 = 429.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.04x = 1,510.68 × 429.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.04x = 649,169.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,169.41/1,007.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.63

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