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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.22, 1,501.86 and 416.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.22, 1,501.86 and 416.16 is: 624.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.22 : 1,501.86 = 416.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.22/1,501.86 = 416.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.22x = 1,501.86 × 416.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.22x = 625,014.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,014.06/1,001.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.25

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