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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.73, 2,323.99 and 683.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.73, 2,323.99 and 683.44 is: 1,024.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.73 : 2,323.99 = 683.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.73/2,323.99 = 683.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.73x = 2,323.99 × 683.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.73x = 1,588,302.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,302.77/1,549.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.89

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