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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002, 1,501.47 and 635.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002, 1,501.47 and 635.67 is: 952.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002 : 1,501.47 = 635.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002/1,501.47 = 635.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002x = 1,501.47 × 635.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002x = 954,439.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,439.43/1,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.53

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