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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.23, 2,319.57 and 450.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.23, 2,319.57 and 450.45 is: 675.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.23 : 2,319.57 = 450.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.23/2,319.57 = 450.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.23x = 2,319.57 × 450.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.23x = 1,044,836.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,836.46/1,546.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.73

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