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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.19, 1,503.26 and 453.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.19, 1,503.26 and 453.99 is: 680.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.19 : 1,503.26 = 453.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.19/1,503.26 = 453.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.19x = 1,503.26 × 453.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.19x = 682,465.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,465.01/1,002.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.97

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