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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.51, 1,501.75 and 308.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.51, 1,501.75 and 308.04 is: 461.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.51 : 1,501.75 = 308.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.51/1,501.75 = 308.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.51x = 1,501.75 × 308.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.51x = 462,599.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,599.07/1,001.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.90

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