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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.45, 1,511.58 and 422.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.45, 1,511.58 and 422.55 is: 634.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.45 : 1,511.58 = 422.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.45/1,511.58 = 422.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.45x = 1,511.58 × 422.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.45x = 638,718.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,718.13/1,007.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.00

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