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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.63, 1,502.62 and 446.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.63, 1,502.62 and 446.54 is: 669.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.63 : 1,502.62 = 446.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.63/1,502.62 = 446.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.63x = 1,502.62 × 446.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.63x = 670,970.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,970.19/1,001.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.88

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