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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.63, 1,502.14 and 514.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.63, 1,502.14 and 514.62 is: 771.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.63 : 1,502.14 = 514.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.63/1,502.14 = 514.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.63x = 1,502.14 × 514.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.63x = 773,031.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,031.29/1,001.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.77

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