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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.14, 2,318.97 and 450.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.14, 2,318.97 and 450.27 is: 675.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.14 : 2,318.97 = 450.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.14/2,318.97 = 450.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.14x = 2,318.97 × 450.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.14x = 1,044,162.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,162.62/1,546.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.34

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