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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.48, 2,318.13 and 679.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.48, 2,318.13 and 679.50 is: 1,019.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.48 : 2,318.13 = 679.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.48/2,318.13 = 679.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.48x = 2,318.13 × 679.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.48x = 1,575,169.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,169.34/1,545.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.21

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