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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.01, 1,381.35 and 628.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.01, 1,381.35 and 628.18 is: 866.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.01 : 1,381.35 = 628.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.01/1,381.35 = 628.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.01x = 1,381.35 × 628.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.01x = 867,736.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,736.44/1,001.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.86

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