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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540.65, 2,311.34 and 445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540.65, 2,311.34 and 445.04 is: 667.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540.65 : 2,311.34 = 445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540.65/2,311.34 = 445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540.65x = 2,311.34 × 445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540.65x = 1,028,624.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,624.97/1,540.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.66

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