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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.52, 1,501.02 and 568.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.52, 1,501.02 and 568.92 is: 852.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.52 : 1,501.02 = 568.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.52/1,501.02 = 568.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.52x = 1,501.02 × 568.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.52x = 853,960.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,960.30/1,001.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.66

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