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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.46, 2,313.80 and 446.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.46, 2,313.80 and 446.82 is: 670.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.46 : 2,313.80 = 446.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.46/2,313.80 = 446.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.46x = 2,313.80 × 446.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.46x = 1,033,852.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,852.12/1,542.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.26

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