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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.65, 2,320.34 and 451.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.65, 2,320.34 and 451.04 is: 676.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.65 : 2,320.34 = 451.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.65/2,320.34 = 451.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.65x = 2,320.34 × 451.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.65x = 1,046,552.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,552.30/1,546.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.66

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