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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.28, 1,501.55 and 416.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.28, 1,501.55 and 416.26 is: 624.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.28 : 1,501.55 = 416.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.28/1,501.55 = 416.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.28x = 1,501.55 × 416.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.28x = 625,035.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,035.20/1,001.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.24

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