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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.72, 1,512 and 422.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.72, 1,512 and 422.86 is: 634.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.72 : 1,512 = 422.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.72/1,512 = 422.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.72x = 1,512 × 422.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.72x = 639,364.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,364.32/1,007.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.47

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