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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.78, 1,502.67 and 308.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.78, 1,502.67 and 308.45 is: 462.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.78 : 1,502.67 = 308.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.78/1,502.67 = 308.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.78x = 1,502.67 × 308.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.78x = 463,498.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,498.56/1,001.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.68

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