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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.57, 1,503.97 and 619.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.57, 1,503.97 and 619.25 is: 929.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.57 : 1,503.97 = 619.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.57/1,503.97 = 619.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.57x = 1,503.97 × 619.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.57x = 931,324.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,324.35/1,001.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.87

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