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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.12, 1,506.24 and 638.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.12, 1,506.24 and 638.48 is: 957.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.12 : 1,506.24 = 638.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.12/1,506.24 = 638.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.12x = 1,506.24 × 638.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.12x = 961,704.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,704.12/1,004.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.76

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