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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540.84, 2,311.74 and 675.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540.84, 2,311.74 and 675.24 is: 1,013.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540.84 : 2,311.74 = 675.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540.84/2,311.74 = 675.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540.84x = 2,311.74 × 675.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540.84x = 1,560,979.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,979.32/1,540.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.07

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