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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.12, 1,505.70 and 426.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.12, 1,505.70 and 426.44 is: 639.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.12 : 1,505.70 = 426.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.12/1,505.70 = 426.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.12x = 1,505.70 × 426.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.12x = 642,090.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,090.71/1,004.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.46

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