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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.64, 1,502.60 and 453.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.64, 1,502.60 and 453.96 is: 681.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.64 : 1,502.60 = 453.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.64/1,502.60 = 453.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.64x = 1,502.60 × 453.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.64x = 682,120.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,120.30/1,001.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.00

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