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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.66, 2,324.86 and 454.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.66, 2,324.86 and 454.06 is: 681.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.66 : 2,324.86 = 454.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.66/2,324.86 = 454.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.66x = 2,324.86 × 454.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.66x = 1,055,625.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,625.93/1,549.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.20

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