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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.61, 1,502.01 and 416.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.61, 1,502.01 and 416.60 is: 624.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.61 : 1,502.01 = 416.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.61/1,502.01 = 416.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.61x = 1,502.01 × 416.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.61x = 625,729.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,729.86/1,001.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.72

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