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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.84, 1,502.37 and 400.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.84, 1,502.37 and 400.59 is: 600.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.84 : 1,502.37 = 400.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.84/1,502.37 = 400.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.84x = 1,502.37 × 400.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.84x = 601,832.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,832.14/1,001.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.73

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