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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.68, 1,504.56 and 426.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.68, 1,504.56 and 426.88 is: 639.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.68 : 1,504.56 = 426.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.68/1,504.56 = 426.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.68x = 1,504.56 × 426.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.68x = 642,266.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,266.57/1,003.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.91

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