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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.04, 2,319.16 and 450.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.04, 2,319.16 and 450.42 is: 675.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.04 : 2,319.16 = 450.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.04/2,319.16 = 450.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.04x = 2,319.16 × 450.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.04x = 1,044,596.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,596.05/1,546.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.66

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