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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.99, 1,511.33 and 423.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.99, 1,511.33 and 423.36 is: 634.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.99 : 1,511.33 = 423.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.99/1,511.33 = 423.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.99x = 1,511.33 × 423.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.99x = 639,836.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,836.67/1,007.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.76

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