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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.12, 2,318.04 and 680.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.12, 2,318.04 and 680.04 is: 1,020.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.12 : 2,318.04 = 680.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.12/2,318.04 = 680.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.12x = 2,318.04 × 680.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.12x = 1,576,359.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,359.92/1,545.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.22

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