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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.94, 1,515.16 and 424.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.94, 1,515.16 and 424.62 is: 637.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.94 : 1,515.16 = 424.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.94/1,515.16 = 424.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.94x = 1,515.16 × 424.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.94x = 643,367.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,367.24/1,009.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.04

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