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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.81, 2,325.02 and 684.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.81, 2,325.02 and 684.13 is: 1,026.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.81 : 2,325.02 = 684.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.81/2,325.02 = 684.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.81x = 2,325.02 × 684.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.81x = 1,590,615.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,615.93/1,549.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.33

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