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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.52, 1,502.40 and 424.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.52, 1,502.40 and 424.24 is: 636.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.52 : 1,502.40 = 424.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.52/1,502.40 = 424.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.52x = 1,502.40 × 424.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.52x = 637,378.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,378.18/1,001.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.41

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