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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.59, 2,323.63 and 453.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.59, 2,323.63 and 453.66 is: 680.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.59 : 2,323.63 = 453.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.59/2,323.63 = 453.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.59x = 2,323.63 × 453.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.59x = 1,054,137.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,137.99/1,549.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.27

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