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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.28, 2,317.51 and 449.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.28, 2,317.51 and 449.35 is: 673.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.28 : 2,317.51 = 449.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.28/2,317.51 = 449.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.28x = 2,317.51 × 449.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.28x = 1,041,373.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,373.12/1,545.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.91

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