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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.44, 2,317.68 and 449.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.44, 2,317.68 and 449.90 is: 674.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.44 : 2,317.68 = 449.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.44/2,317.68 = 449.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.44x = 2,317.68 × 449.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.44x = 1,042,724.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,724.23/1,545.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.71

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