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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.56, 1,506.72 and 427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.56, 1,506.72 and 427.60 is: 641.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.56 : 1,506.72 = 427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.56/1,506.72 = 427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.56x = 1,506.72 × 427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.56x = 644,273.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,273.47/1,004.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.35

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