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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.36, 2,320.48 and 451.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.36, 2,320.48 and 451.40 is: 676.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.36 : 2,320.48 = 451.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.36/2,320.48 = 451.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.36x = 2,320.48 × 451.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.36x = 1,047,464.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,464.67/1,547.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.94

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