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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.59, 1,502.56 and 308.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.59, 1,502.56 and 308.25 is: 462.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.59 : 1,502.56 = 308.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.59/1,502.56 = 308.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.59x = 1,502.56 × 308.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.59x = 463,164.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,164.12/1,001.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.43

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