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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.52, 1,502.26 and 453.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.52, 1,502.26 and 453.33 is: 679.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.52 : 1,502.26 = 453.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.52/1,502.26 = 453.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.52x = 1,502.26 × 453.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.52x = 681,019.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,019.53/1,001.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.99

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