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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.76, 2,320.17 and 451.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.76, 2,320.17 and 451.13 is: 676.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.76 : 2,320.17 = 451.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.76/2,320.17 = 451.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.76x = 2,320.17 × 451.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.76x = 1,046,698.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,698.29/1,546.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.70

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