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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.12, 1,501.68 and 453.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.12, 1,501.68 and 453.28 is: 679.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.12 : 1,501.68 = 453.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.12/1,501.68 = 453.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.12x = 1,501.68 × 453.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.12x = 680,681.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,681.51/1,001.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.92

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