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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.44, 1,504.40 and 638.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.44, 1,504.40 and 638.16 is: 956.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.44 : 1,504.40 = 638.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.44/1,504.40 = 638.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.44x = 1,504.40 × 638.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.44x = 960,047.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,047.90/1,003.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.76

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