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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.03, 2,312.31 and 719.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.03, 2,312.31 and 719.89 is: 1,080.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.03 : 2,312.31 = 719.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.03/2,312.31 = 719.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.03x = 2,312.31 × 719.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.03x = 1,664,618.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,618.77/1,541.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.20

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