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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.51, 2,319.93 and 451.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.51, 2,319.93 and 451.05 is: 676.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.51 : 2,319.93 = 451.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.51/2,319.93 = 451.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.51x = 2,319.93 × 451.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.51x = 1,046,404.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,404.43/1,546.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.62

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