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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540.98, 2,311.52 and 675.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540.98, 2,311.52 and 675.27 is: 1,012.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540.98 : 2,311.52 = 675.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540.98/2,311.52 = 675.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540.98x = 2,311.52 × 675.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540.98x = 1,560,896.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,896.73/1,540.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.92

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