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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.10, 1,502.42 and 453.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.10, 1,502.42 and 453.67 is: 680.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.10 : 1,502.42 = 453.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.10/1,502.42 = 453.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.10x = 1,502.42 × 453.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.10x = 681,600.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,600.26/1,001.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.85

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