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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.79, 2,321.76 and 452.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.79, 2,321.76 and 452.23 is: 678.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.79 : 2,321.76 = 452.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.79/2,321.76 = 452.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.79x = 2,321.76 × 452.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.79x = 1,049,969.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,969.52/1,547.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.37

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