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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.24, 1,553.68 and 1,006.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.24, 1,553.68 and 1,006.01 is: 1,501.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.24 : 1,553.68 = 1,006.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.24/1,553.68 = 1,006.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.24x = 1,553.68 × 1,006.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.24x = 1,563,012.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,012.59/1,041.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.11

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