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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.90, 1,510.65 and 422.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.90, 1,510.65 and 422.90 is: 633.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.90 : 1,510.65 = 422.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.90/1,510.65 = 422.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.90x = 1,510.65 × 422.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.90x = 638,853.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,853.89/1,007.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.85

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