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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.17, 1,504.38 and 418.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.17, 1,504.38 and 418.45 is: 627.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.17 : 1,504.38 = 418.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.17/1,504.38 = 418.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.17x = 1,504.38 × 418.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.17x = 629,507.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,507.81/1,003.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.52

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