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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.68, 1,506.06 and 427.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.68, 1,506.06 and 427.88 is: 641.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.68 : 1,506.06 = 427.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.68/1,506.06 = 427.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.68x = 1,506.06 × 427.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.68x = 644,412.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,412.95/1,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.41

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