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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.48, 1,502.22 and 453.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.48, 1,502.22 and 453.56 is: 680.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.48 : 1,502.22 = 453.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.48/1,502.22 = 453.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.48x = 1,502.22 × 453.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.48x = 681,346.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,346.90/1,001.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.34

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