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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.30, 1,504.80 and 638.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.30, 1,504.80 and 638.70 is: 958.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.30 : 1,504.80 = 638.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.30/1,504.80 = 638.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.30x = 1,504.80 × 638.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.30x = 961,115.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,115.76/1,002.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.91

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