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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.18, 2,317.76 and 375.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.18, 2,317.76 and 375.20 is: 562.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.18 : 2,317.76 = 375.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.18/2,317.76 = 375.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.18x = 2,317.76 × 375.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.18x = 869,611.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,611.54/1,545.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.79

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