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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.01, 1,501.97 and 635.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.01, 1,501.97 and 635.70 is: 953.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.01 : 1,501.97 = 635.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.01/1,501.97 = 635.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.01x = 1,501.97 × 635.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.01x = 954,799.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,799.15/1,001.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.84

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