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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.58, 2,324.39 and 453.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.58, 2,324.39 and 453.97 is: 680.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.58 : 2,324.39 = 453.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.58/2,324.39 = 453.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.58x = 2,324.39 × 453.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.58x = 1,055,203.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,203.33/1,549.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.96

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