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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.34, 2,326.56 and 455.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.34, 2,326.56 and 455.50 is: 683.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.34 : 2,326.56 = 455.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.34/2,326.56 = 455.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.34x = 2,326.56 × 455.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.34x = 1,059,748.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,748.08/1,551.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.12

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