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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.76, 2,318.70 and 680.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.76, 2,318.70 and 680.36 is: 1,019.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.76 : 2,318.70 = 680.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.76/2,318.70 = 680.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.76x = 2,318.70 × 680.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.76x = 1,577,550.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,550.73/1,546.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.91

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