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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.02, 2,307.48 and 923.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.02, 2,307.48 and 923.26 is: 1,382.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.02 : 2,307.48 = 923.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.02/2,307.48 = 923.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.02x = 2,307.48 × 923.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.02x = 2,130,403.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,130,403.98/1,541.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.46

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