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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.63, 2,325.30 and 683.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.63, 2,325.30 and 683.92 is: 1,026.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.63 : 2,325.30 = 683.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.63/2,325.30 = 683.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.63x = 2,325.30 × 683.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.63x = 1,590,319.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,319.18/1,549.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.26

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