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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.93, 1,501.65 and 635.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.93, 1,501.65 and 635.90 is: 953.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.93 : 1,501.65 = 635.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.93/1,501.65 = 635.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.93x = 1,501.65 × 635.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.93x = 954,891.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,891.73/1,001.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.06

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