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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.76, 1,503.24 and 454.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.76, 1,503.24 and 454.24 is: 681.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.76 : 1,503.24 = 454.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.76/1,503.24 = 454.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.76x = 1,503.24 × 454.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.76x = 682,831.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,831.74/1,001.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.63

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