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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.64, 2,326.56 and 684.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.64, 2,326.56 and 684.96 is: 1,027.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.64 : 2,326.56 = 684.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.64/2,326.56 = 684.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.64x = 2,326.56 × 684.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.64x = 1,593,600.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,600.54/1,550.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.71

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