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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.68, 1,504.56 and 637.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.68, 1,504.56 and 637.92 is: 956.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.68 : 1,504.56 = 637.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.68/1,504.56 = 637.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.68x = 1,504.56 × 637.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.68x = 959,788.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,788.92/1,003.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.27

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