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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.92, 1,504.38 and 425.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.92, 1,504.38 and 425.84 is: 638.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.92 : 1,504.38 = 425.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.92/1,504.38 = 425.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.92x = 1,504.38 × 425.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.92x = 640,625.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,625.18/1,002.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.76

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