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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.67, 2,324.36 and 454.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.67, 2,324.36 and 454.28 is: 681.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.67 : 2,324.36 = 454.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.67/2,324.36 = 454.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.67x = 2,324.36 × 454.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.67x = 1,055,899.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,899.77/1,549.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.37

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