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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.50, 1,382.61 and 670.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.50, 1,382.61 and 670.39 is: 925.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.50 : 1,382.61 = 670.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.50/1,382.61 = 670.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.50x = 1,382.61 × 670.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.50x = 926,887.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,887.92/1,001.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.50

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