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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.15, 1,526.51 and 401.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.15, 1,526.51 and 401.01 is: 601.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.15 : 1,526.51 = 401.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.15/1,526.51 = 401.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.15x = 1,526.51 × 401.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.15x = 612,143.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,143.77/1,017.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.82

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