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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.44, 1,501.08 and 676

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.44, 1,501.08 and 676 is: 1,013.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.44 : 1,501.08 = 676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.44/1,501.08 = 676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.44x = 1,501.08 × 676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.44x = 1,014,730.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,730.08/1,001.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.27

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