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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.39, 2,325.97 and 454.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.39, 2,325.97 and 454.77 is: 682.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.39 : 2,325.97 = 454.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.39/2,325.97 = 454.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.39x = 2,325.97 × 454.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.39x = 1,057,781.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,781.38/1,550.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.27

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