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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.40, 2,318.14 and 450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.40, 2,318.14 and 450 is: 675.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.40 : 2,318.14 = 450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.40/2,318.14 = 450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.40x = 2,318.14 × 450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.40x = 1,043,163
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,163/1,545.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.01

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