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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.36, 1,510.39 and 422.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.36, 1,510.39 and 422.74 is: 633.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.36 : 1,510.39 = 422.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.36/1,510.39 = 422.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.36x = 1,510.39 × 422.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.36x = 638,504.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,504.69/1,007.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.84

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