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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.70, 2,319.82 and 450.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.70, 2,319.82 and 450.77 is: 676.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.70 : 2,319.82 = 450.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.70/2,319.82 = 450.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.70x = 2,319.82 × 450.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.70x = 1,045,705.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,705.26/1,546.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.09

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