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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.06, 1,511.45 and 422.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.06, 1,511.45 and 422.90 is: 634.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.06 : 1,511.45 = 422.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.06/1,511.45 = 422.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.06x = 1,511.45 × 422.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.06x = 639,192.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,192.21/1,008.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.08

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