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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.96, 1,506.57 and 426.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.96, 1,506.57 and 426.79 is: 640.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.96 : 1,506.57 = 426.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.96/1,506.57 = 426.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.96x = 1,506.57 × 426.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.96x = 642,989.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,989.01/1,003.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.45

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