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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.32, 1,504.62 and 426

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.32, 1,504.62 and 426 is: 638.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.32 : 1,504.62 = 426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.32/1,504.62 = 426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.32x = 1,504.62 × 426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.32x = 640,968.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,968.12/1,003.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.85

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