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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.16, 1,502.96 and 609.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.16, 1,502.96 and 609.93 is: 915.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.16 : 1,502.96 = 609.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.16/1,502.96 = 609.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.16x = 1,502.96 × 609.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.16x = 916,697.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,697.34/1,001.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.64

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