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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.74, 2,319.02 and 450.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.74, 2,319.02 and 450.18 is: 675.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.74 : 2,319.02 = 450.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.74/2,319.02 = 450.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.74x = 2,319.02 × 450.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.74x = 1,043,974.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,974.17/1,545.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.39

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