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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.13, 2,327.02 and 455.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.13, 2,327.02 and 455.41 is: 683.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.13 : 2,327.02 = 455.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.13/2,327.02 = 455.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.13x = 2,327.02 × 455.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.13x = 1,059,736.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,736.54/1,551.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.20

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