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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.99, 2,318.96 and 375.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.99, 2,318.96 and 375.98 is: 563.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.99 : 2,318.96 = 375.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.99/2,318.96 = 375.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.99x = 2,318.96 × 375.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.99x = 871,869.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,869.11/1,545.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.96

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