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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.26, 1,504.53 and 426.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.26, 1,504.53 and 426.18 is: 639.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.26 : 1,504.53 = 426.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.26/1,504.53 = 426.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.26x = 1,504.53 × 426.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.26x = 641,200.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,200.60/1,003.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.12

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