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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548.15, 2,322.38 and 452.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,548.15, 2,322.38 and 452.49 is: 678.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,548.15 : 2,322.38 = 452.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,548.15/2,322.38 = 452.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,548.15x = 2,322.38 × 452.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,548.15x = 1,050,851.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,851.46/1,548.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.78

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