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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.64, 1,503.55 and 417.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.64, 1,503.55 and 417.24 is: 625.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.64 : 1,503.55 = 417.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.64/1,503.55 = 417.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.64x = 1,503.55 × 417.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.64x = 627,341.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,341.20/1,002.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.69

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