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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.99, 2,319.41 and 668.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.99, 2,319.41 and 668.04 is: 1,002.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.99 : 2,319.41 = 668.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.99/2,319.41 = 668.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.99x = 2,319.41 × 668.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.99x = 1,549,458.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,458.66/1,545.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.24

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