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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.06, 1,512.37 and 423.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.06, 1,512.37 and 423.83 is: 635.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.06 : 1,512.37 = 423.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.06/1,512.37 = 423.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.06x = 1,512.37 × 423.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.06x = 640,992.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,992.09/1,009.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.24

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