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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.10, 2,326.11 and 455.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.10, 2,326.11 and 455.17 is: 682.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.10 : 2,326.11 = 455.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.10/2,326.11 = 455.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.10x = 2,326.11 × 455.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.10x = 1,058,775.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,775.49/1,551.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.60

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