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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.16, 1,502.96 and 453.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.16, 1,502.96 and 453.50 is: 680.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.16 : 1,502.96 = 453.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.16/1,502.96 = 453.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.16x = 1,502.96 × 453.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.16x = 681,588.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,588.21/1,001.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.80

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