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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.65, 2,317.34 and 449.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.65, 2,317.34 and 449.04 is: 673.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.65 : 2,317.34 = 449.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.65/2,317.34 = 449.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.65x = 2,317.34 × 449.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.65x = 1,040,564.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,564.52/1,544.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.66

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