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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.76, 1,506.40 and 427.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.76, 1,506.40 and 427.04 is: 640.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.76 : 1,506.40 = 427.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.76/1,506.40 = 427.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.76x = 1,506.40 × 427.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.76x = 643,293.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,293.06/1,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.88

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