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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.83, 2,329.25 and 457.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.83, 2,329.25 and 457.11 is: 685.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.83 : 2,329.25 = 457.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.83/2,329.25 = 457.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.83x = 2,329.25 × 457.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.83x = 1,064,722.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,722.90/1,552.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.67

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