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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.65, 2,324.69 and 453.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.65, 2,324.69 and 453.86 is: 680.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.65 : 2,324.69 = 453.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.65/2,324.69 = 453.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.65x = 2,324.69 × 453.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.65x = 1,055,069.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,069.91/1,549.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.84

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