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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548.83, 2,323.67 and 453.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,548.83, 2,323.67 and 453.30 is: 680.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,548.83 : 2,323.67 = 453.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,548.83/2,323.67 = 453.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,548.83x = 2,323.67 × 453.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,548.83x = 1,053,317.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,317.34/1,548.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.08

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