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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.61, 1,503.68 and 635.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.61, 1,503.68 and 635.13 is: 953.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.61 : 1,503.68 = 635.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.61/1,503.68 = 635.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.61x = 1,503.68 × 635.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.61x = 955,029.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,029.10/1,001.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.49

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