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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.09, 2,326.71 and 455.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.09, 2,326.71 and 455.46 is: 683.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.09 : 2,326.71 = 455.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.09/2,326.71 = 455.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.09x = 2,326.71 × 455.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.09x = 1,059,723.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,723.34/1,551.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.21

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