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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.58, 1,502.37 and 635.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.58, 1,502.37 and 635.19 is: 952.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.58 : 1,502.37 = 635.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.58/1,502.37 = 635.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.58x = 1,502.37 × 635.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.58x = 954,290.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,290.40/1,001.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.79

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