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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.12, 2,317.95 and 668.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.12, 2,317.95 and 668.27 is: 1,002.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.12 : 2,317.95 = 668.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.12/2,317.95 = 668.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.12x = 2,317.95 × 668.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.12x = 1,549,022.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,022.24/1,545.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.53

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