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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540.52, 2,311.68 and 616.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540.52, 2,311.68 and 616.52 is: 925.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540.52 : 2,311.68 = 616.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540.52/2,311.68 = 616.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540.52x = 2,311.68 × 616.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540.52x = 1,425,196.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,196.95/1,540.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.14

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