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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.14, 2,318.97 and 450.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.14, 2,318.97 and 450.39 is: 675.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.14 : 2,318.97 = 450.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.14/2,318.97 = 450.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.14x = 2,318.97 × 450.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.14x = 1,044,440.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,440.90/1,546.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.52

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