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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.58, 2,324.79 and 454.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.58, 2,324.79 and 454.05 is: 681.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.58 : 2,324.79 = 454.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.58/2,324.79 = 454.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.58x = 2,324.79 × 454.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.58x = 1,055,570.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,570.90/1,549.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.20

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