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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.29, 1,504.78 and 418.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.29, 1,504.78 and 418.26 is: 627.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.29 : 1,504.78 = 418.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.29/1,504.78 = 418.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.29x = 1,504.78 × 418.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.29x = 629,393.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,393.88/1,003.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.33

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