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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.05, 1,510.84 and 421.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.05, 1,510.84 and 421.74 is: 632.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.05 : 1,510.84 = 421.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.05/1,510.84 = 421.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.05x = 1,510.84 × 421.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.05x = 637,181.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,181.66/1,007.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.72

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