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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.89, 2,324.43 and 453.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.89, 2,324.43 and 453.96 is: 680.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.89 : 2,324.43 = 453.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.89/2,324.43 = 453.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.89x = 2,324.43 × 453.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.89x = 1,055,198.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,198.24/1,549.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.82

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