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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.83, 1,503.68 and 454.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.83, 1,503.68 and 454.68 is: 681.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.83 : 1,503.68 = 454.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.83/1,503.68 = 454.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.83x = 1,503.68 × 454.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.83x = 683,690.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,690.95/1,002.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.76

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