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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540.26, 2,308.68 and 718.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540.26, 2,308.68 and 718.74 is: 1,077.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540.26 : 2,308.68 = 718.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540.26/2,308.68 = 718.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540.26x = 2,308.68 × 718.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540.26x = 1,659,340.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,340.66/1,540.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.31

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