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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.05, 1,511.88 and 422.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.05, 1,511.88 and 422.89 is: 634.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.05 : 1,511.88 = 422.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.05/1,511.88 = 422.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.05x = 1,511.88 × 422.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.05x = 639,355.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,355.15/1,008.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.25

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