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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.60, 1,503.06 and 425.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.60, 1,503.06 and 425.10 is: 637.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.60 : 1,503.06 = 425.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.60/1,503.06 = 425.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.60x = 1,503.06 × 425.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.60x = 638,950.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,950.81/1,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.29

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