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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002, 1,503.62 and 424.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002, 1,503.62 and 424.88 is: 637.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002 : 1,503.62 = 424.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002/1,503.62 = 424.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002x = 1,503.62 × 424.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002x = 638,848.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,848.42/1,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.57

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