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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.42, 1,502.31 and 424.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.42, 1,502.31 and 424.34 is: 636.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.42 : 1,502.31 = 424.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.42/1,502.31 = 424.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.42x = 1,502.31 × 424.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.42x = 637,490.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,490.23/1,001.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.59

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