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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.51, 2,324.49 and 453.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.51, 2,324.49 and 453.73 is: 680.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.51 : 2,324.49 = 453.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.51/2,324.49 = 453.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.51x = 2,324.49 × 453.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.51x = 1,054,690.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,690.85/1,549.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.66

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