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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.48, 2,327.24 and 455.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.48, 2,327.24 and 455.87 is: 683.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.48 : 2,327.24 = 455.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.48/2,327.24 = 455.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.48x = 2,327.24 × 455.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.48x = 1,060,904.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,904.98/1,551.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.80

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