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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.97, 1,502.96 and 454.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.97, 1,502.96 and 454.01 is: 681.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.97 : 1,502.96 = 454.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.97/1,502.96 = 454.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.97x = 1,502.96 × 454.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.97x = 682,349.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,349.08/1,001.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.01

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