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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.15, 1,501.70 and 452.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.15, 1,501.70 and 452.94 is: 679.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.15 : 1,501.70 = 452.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.15/1,501.70 = 452.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.15x = 1,501.70 × 452.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.15x = 680,180.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,180.00/1,001.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.40

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