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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.07, 2,319.15 and 450.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.07, 2,319.15 and 450.35 is: 675.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.07 : 2,319.15 = 450.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.07/2,319.15 = 450.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.07x = 2,319.15 × 450.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.07x = 1,044,417.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,417.61/1,546.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.53

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