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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.42, 2,326.52 and 685.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.42, 2,326.52 and 685.13 is: 1,027.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.42 : 2,326.52 = 685.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.42/2,326.52 = 685.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.42x = 2,326.52 × 685.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.42x = 1,593,958.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,958.73/1,551.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.42

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