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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.19, 1,512.35 and 422.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.19, 1,512.35 and 422.60 is: 633.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.19 : 1,512.35 = 422.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.19/1,512.35 = 422.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.19x = 1,512.35 × 422.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.19x = 639,119.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,119.11/1,008.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.93

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