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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.26, 1,506.03 and 427.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.26, 1,506.03 and 427.18 is: 640.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.26 : 1,506.03 = 427.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.26/1,506.03 = 427.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.26x = 1,506.03 × 427.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.26x = 643,345.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,345.90/1,004.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.62

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