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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.86, 1,505.51 and 418.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.86, 1,505.51 and 418.66 is: 627.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.86 : 1,505.51 = 418.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.86/1,505.51 = 418.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.86x = 1,505.51 × 418.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.86x = 630,296.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,296.82/1,003.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.87

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