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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.41, 2,323.65 and 453.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.41, 2,323.65 and 453.51 is: 680.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.41 : 2,323.65 = 453.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.41/2,323.65 = 453.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.41x = 2,323.65 × 453.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.41x = 1,053,800.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,800.21/1,549.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.13

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