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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.98, 2,320.47 and 376.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.98, 2,320.47 and 376.97 is: 565.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.98 : 2,320.47 = 376.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.98/2,320.47 = 376.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.98x = 2,320.47 × 376.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.98x = 874,747.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,747.58/1,546.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.46

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