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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.88, 2,318.34 and 505.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.88, 2,318.34 and 505.65 is: 758.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.88 : 2,318.34 = 505.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.88/2,318.34 = 505.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.88x = 2,318.34 × 505.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.88x = 1,172,254.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,254.50/1,545.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.31

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