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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.61, 1,502.90 and 481.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.61, 1,502.90 and 481.85 is: 722.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.61 : 1,502.90 = 481.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.61/1,502.90 = 481.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.61x = 1,502.90 × 481.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.61x = 724,172.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,172.37/1,002.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.29

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