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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.81, 1,501.92 and 657.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.81, 1,501.92 and 657.29 is: 985.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.81 : 1,501.92 = 657.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.81/1,501.92 = 657.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.81x = 1,501.92 × 657.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.81x = 987,197.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,197.00/1,001.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.41

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