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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.68, 2,318.66 and 505.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.68, 2,318.66 and 505.69 is: 758.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.68 : 2,318.66 = 505.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.68/2,318.66 = 505.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.68x = 2,318.66 × 505.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.68x = 1,172,522.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,522.17/1,545.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.58

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