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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548.90, 2,323.69 and 453.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,548.90, 2,323.69 and 453.27 is: 680.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,548.90 : 2,323.69 = 453.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,548.90/2,323.69 = 453.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,548.90x = 2,323.69 × 453.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,548.90x = 1,053,260.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,260.01/1,548.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.01

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