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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.13, 1,504.99 and 426.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.13, 1,504.99 and 426.05 is: 639.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.13 : 1,504.99 = 426.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.13/1,504.99 = 426.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.13x = 1,504.99 × 426.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.13x = 641,192.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,192.40/1,003.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.19

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