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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.10, 1,501.65 and 415.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.10, 1,501.65 and 415.68 is: 623.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.10 : 1,501.65 = 415.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.10/1,501.65 = 415.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.10x = 1,501.65 × 415.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.10x = 624,205.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,205.87/1,001.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.52

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