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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.92, 2,320.56 and 451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.92, 2,320.56 and 451.44 is: 677.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.92 : 2,320.56 = 451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.92/2,320.56 = 451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.92x = 2,320.56 × 451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.92x = 1,047,593.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,593.61/1,546.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.21

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