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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.56, 2,324.70 and 453.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.56, 2,324.70 and 453.90 is: 680.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.56 : 2,324.70 = 453.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.56/2,324.70 = 453.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.56x = 2,324.70 × 453.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.56x = 1,055,181.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,181.33/1,549.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.96

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