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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.18, 1,501.83 and 635.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.18, 1,501.83 and 635.46 is: 953.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.18 : 1,501.83 = 635.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.18/1,501.83 = 635.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.18x = 1,501.83 × 635.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.18x = 954,352.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,352.89/1,001.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.23

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