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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.07, 1,502.16 and 453.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.07, 1,502.16 and 453.70 is: 680.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.07 : 1,502.16 = 453.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.07/1,502.16 = 453.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.07x = 1,502.16 × 453.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.07x = 681,529.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,529.99/1,002.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.12

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