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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.77, 1,503.56 and 632.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.77, 1,503.56 and 632.71 is: 949.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.77 : 1,503.56 = 632.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.77/1,503.56 = 632.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.77x = 1,503.56 × 632.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.77x = 951,320.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,320.91/1,001.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.64

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