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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.64, 1,501.23 and 453.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.64, 1,501.23 and 453.27 is: 679.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.64 : 1,501.23 = 453.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.64/1,501.23 = 453.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.64x = 1,501.23 × 453.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.64x = 680,462.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,462.52/1,001.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.35

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