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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.84, 1,504.64 and 426.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.84, 1,504.64 and 426.08 is: 638.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.84 : 1,504.64 = 426.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.84/1,504.64 = 426.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.84x = 1,504.64 × 426.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.84x = 641,097.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,097.01/1,003.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.64

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