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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.54, 1,502.31 and 424.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.54, 1,502.31 and 424.42 is: 636.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.54 : 1,502.31 = 424.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.54/1,502.31 = 424.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.54x = 1,502.31 × 424.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.54x = 637,610.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,610.41/1,001.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.63

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