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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.59, 1,381.82 and 628.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.59, 1,381.82 and 628.58 is: 867.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.59 : 1,381.82 = 628.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.59/1,381.82 = 628.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.59x = 1,381.82 × 628.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.59x = 868,584.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,584.73/1,001.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.21

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