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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.04, 2,326.63 and 455.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.04, 2,326.63 and 455.41 is: 683.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.04 : 2,326.63 = 455.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.04/2,326.63 = 455.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.04x = 2,326.63 × 455.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.04x = 1,059,563.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,563.61/1,551.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.13

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