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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.53, 1,503.80 and 425.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.53, 1,503.80 and 425.03 is: 637.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.53 : 1,503.80 = 425.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.53/1,503.80 = 425.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.53x = 1,503.80 × 425.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.53x = 639,157.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,157.99/1,002.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.55

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