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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.90, 2,318.72 and 450.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.90, 2,318.72 and 450.26 is: 675.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.90 : 2,318.72 = 450.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.90/2,318.72 = 450.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.90x = 2,318.72 × 450.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.90x = 1,044,026.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,026.87/1,545.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.35

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