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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.35, 1,501.95 and 446.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.35, 1,501.95 and 446.23 is: 669.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.35 : 1,501.95 = 446.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.35/1,501.95 = 446.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.35x = 1,501.95 × 446.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.35x = 670,215.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,215.15/1,001.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.31

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