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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540.54, 2,311.75 and 718.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540.54, 2,311.75 and 718.88 is: 1,078.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540.54 : 2,311.75 = 718.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540.54/2,311.75 = 718.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540.54x = 2,311.75 × 718.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540.54x = 1,661,861.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,861.19/1,540.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.75

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