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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.11, 2,327.15 and 455.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.11, 2,327.15 and 455.50 is: 683.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.11 : 2,327.15 = 455.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.11/2,327.15 = 455.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.11x = 2,327.15 × 455.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.11x = 1,060,002.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,002.91/1,551.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.38

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