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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.47, 2,324.57 and 453.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.47, 2,324.57 and 453.92 is: 680.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.47 : 2,324.57 = 453.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.47/2,324.57 = 453.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.47x = 2,324.57 × 453.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.47x = 1,055,168.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,168.00/1,549.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.99

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