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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.52, 2,326.68 and 684.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.52, 2,326.68 and 684.84 is: 1,027.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.52 : 2,326.68 = 684.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.52/2,326.68 = 684.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.52x = 2,326.68 × 684.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.52x = 1,593,403.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,403.53/1,550.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.66

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