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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.40, 1,512.90 and 424.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.40, 1,512.90 and 424.40 is: 636.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.40 : 1,512.90 = 424.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.40/1,512.90 = 424.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.40x = 1,512.90 × 424.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.40x = 642,074.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,074.76/1,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.10

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