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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.28, 2,324.14 and 453.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.28, 2,324.14 and 453.49 is: 680.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.28 : 2,324.14 = 453.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.28/2,324.14 = 453.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.28x = 2,324.14 × 453.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.28x = 1,053,967.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,967.30/1,549.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.29

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