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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.42, 2,327.27 and 685.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.42, 2,327.27 and 685.26 is: 1,027.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.42 : 2,327.27 = 685.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.42/2,327.27 = 685.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.42x = 2,327.27 × 685.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.42x = 1,594,781.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,781.61/1,551.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.95

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