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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.37, 1,511.26 and 422.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.37, 1,511.26 and 422.07 is: 633.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.37 : 1,511.26 = 422.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.37/1,511.26 = 422.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.37x = 1,511.26 × 422.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.37x = 637,857.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,857.51/1,007.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.19

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