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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.40, 1,501.44 and 452.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.40, 1,501.44 and 452.82 is: 678.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.40 : 1,501.44 = 452.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.40/1,501.44 = 452.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.40x = 1,501.44 × 452.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.40x = 679,882.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,882.06/1,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.93

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