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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.35, 1,502.80 and 453.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.35, 1,502.80 and 453.92 is: 681.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.35 : 1,502.80 = 453.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.35/1,502.80 = 453.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.35x = 1,502.80 × 453.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.35x = 682,150.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,150.98/1,001.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.23

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