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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.05, 1,514.57 and 424.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.05, 1,514.57 and 424.87 is: 637.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.05 : 1,514.57 = 424.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.05/1,514.57 = 424.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.05x = 1,514.57 × 424.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.05x = 643,485.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,485.66/1,010.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.09

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