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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.94, 1,502.97 and 482.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.94, 1,502.97 and 482.16 is: 723.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.94 : 1,502.97 = 482.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.94/1,502.97 = 482.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.94x = 1,502.97 × 482.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.94x = 724,672.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,672.02/1,001.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.27

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