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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.24, 2,317.83 and 375.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.24, 2,317.83 and 375.23 is: 562.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.24 : 2,317.83 = 375.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.24/2,317.83 = 375.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.24x = 2,317.83 × 375.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.24x = 869,707.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,707.76/1,545.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.83

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