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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.36, 1,502.53 and 481.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.36, 1,502.53 and 481.60 is: 721.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.36 : 1,502.53 = 481.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.36/1,502.53 = 481.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.36x = 1,502.53 × 481.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.36x = 723,613.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,613.49/1,002.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.91

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