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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.49, 1,503.16 and 454.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.49, 1,503.16 and 454.14 is: 680.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.49 : 1,503.16 = 454.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.49/1,503.16 = 454.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.49x = 1,503.16 × 454.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.49x = 682,653.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,653.16/1,002.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.96

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