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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.01, 1,503.47 and 636.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.01, 1,503.47 and 636.70 is: 955.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.01 : 1,503.47 = 636.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.01/1,503.47 = 636.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.01x = 1,503.47 × 636.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.01x = 957,259.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,259.35/1,002.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.34

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