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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.42, 1,507.26 and 613.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.42, 1,507.26 and 613.60 is: 921.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.42 : 1,507.26 = 613.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.42/1,507.26 = 613.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.42x = 1,507.26 × 613.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.42x = 924,854.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,854.74/1,003.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.70

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