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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.74, 1,505.86 and 418.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.74, 1,505.86 and 418.55 is: 627.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.74 : 1,505.86 = 418.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.74/1,505.86 = 418.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.74x = 1,505.86 × 418.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.74x = 630,276.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,276.66/1,003.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.93

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