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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.07, 1,514.18 and 424.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.07, 1,514.18 and 424.02 is: 636.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.07 : 1,514.18 = 424.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.07/1,514.18 = 424.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.07x = 1,514.18 × 424.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.07x = 642,042.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,042.60/1,009.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.27

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