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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009, 1,512.42 and 423.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009, 1,512.42 and 423.86 is: 635.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009 : 1,512.42 = 423.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009/1,512.42 = 423.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009x = 1,512.42 × 423.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009x = 641,046.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,046.78/1,009
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.33

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