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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.91, 1,502.29 and 453.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.91, 1,502.29 and 453.56 is: 680.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.91 : 1,502.29 = 453.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.91/1,502.29 = 453.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.91x = 1,502.29 × 453.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.91x = 681,378.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,378.65/1,001.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.08

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