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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.88, 1,503.36 and 612.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.88, 1,503.36 and 612.72 is: 919.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.88 : 1,503.36 = 612.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.88/1,503.36 = 612.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.88x = 1,503.36 × 612.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.88x = 921,138.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,138.74/1,001.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.41

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