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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.36, 1,501.44 and 636.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.36, 1,501.44 and 636.96 is: 954.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.36 : 1,501.44 = 636.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.36/1,501.44 = 636.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.36x = 1,501.44 × 636.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.36x = 956,357.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,357.22/1,002.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.11

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