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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540.63, 2,311.74 and 718.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540.63, 2,311.74 and 718.66 is: 1,078.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540.63 : 2,311.74 = 718.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540.63/2,311.74 = 718.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540.63x = 2,311.74 × 718.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540.63x = 1,661,355.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,355.07/1,540.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.36

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