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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.27, 1,511.31 and 423.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.27, 1,511.31 and 423.59 is: 634.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.27 : 1,511.31 = 423.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.27/1,511.31 = 423.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.27x = 1,511.31 × 423.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.27x = 640,166.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,166.13/1,008.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.92

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