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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.60, 2,327.46 and 455.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.60, 2,327.46 and 455.97 is: 683.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.60 : 2,327.46 = 455.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.60/2,327.46 = 455.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.60x = 2,327.46 × 455.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.60x = 1,061,251.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,251.94/1,551.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.97

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