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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.12, 2,318.94 and 680.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.12, 2,318.94 and 680.44 is: 1,020.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.12 : 2,318.94 = 680.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.12/2,318.94 = 680.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.12x = 2,318.94 × 680.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.12x = 1,577,899.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,899.53/1,546.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.55

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