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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.86, 1,503.80 and 454.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.86, 1,503.80 and 454.66 is: 681.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.86 : 1,503.80 = 454.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.86/1,503.80 = 454.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.86x = 1,503.80 × 454.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.86x = 683,713.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,713.38/1,002.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.76

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