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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.03, 1,504.55 and 425.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.03, 1,504.55 and 425.53 is: 638.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.03 : 1,504.55 = 425.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.03/1,504.55 = 425.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.03x = 1,504.55 × 425.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.03x = 640,229.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,229.03/1,003.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.30

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