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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.21, 2,317.79 and 375.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.21, 2,317.79 and 375.22 is: 562.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.21 : 2,317.79 = 375.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.21/2,317.79 = 375.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.21x = 2,317.79 × 375.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.21x = 869,688.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,688.79/1,545.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.83

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