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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.53, 2,318.68 and 449.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.53, 2,318.68 and 449.91 is: 674.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.53 : 2,318.68 = 449.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.53/2,318.68 = 449.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.53x = 2,318.68 × 449.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.53x = 1,043,185.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,185.73/1,545.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.97

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