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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.63, 2,318.58 and 449.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.63, 2,318.58 and 449.97 is: 674.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.63 : 2,318.58 = 449.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.63/2,318.58 = 449.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.63x = 2,318.58 × 449.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.63x = 1,043,291.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,291.44/1,545.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.99

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