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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.74, 1,502.90 and 416.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.74, 1,502.90 and 416.64 is: 625.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.74 : 1,502.90 = 416.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.74/1,502.90 = 416.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.74x = 1,502.90 × 416.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.74x = 626,163.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,163.03/1,001.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.07

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