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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.31, 1,502.12 and 453.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.31, 1,502.12 and 453.93 is: 680.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.31 : 1,502.12 = 453.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.31/1,502.12 = 453.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.31x = 1,502.12 × 453.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.31x = 681,857.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,857.33/1,001.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.97

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