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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.33, 1,505.16 and 620.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.33, 1,505.16 and 620.01 is: 931.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.33 : 1,505.16 = 620.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.33/1,505.16 = 620.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.33x = 1,505.16 × 620.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.33x = 933,214.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,214.25/1,002.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.04

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