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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.73, 2,326.10 and 455.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.73, 2,326.10 and 455.12 is: 682.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.73 : 2,326.10 = 455.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.73/2,326.10 = 455.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.73x = 2,326.10 × 455.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.73x = 1,058,654.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,654.63/1,550.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.68

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