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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.04, 2,312.08 and 515.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.04, 2,312.08 and 515.04 is: 772.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.04 : 2,312.08 = 515.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.04/2,312.08 = 515.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.04x = 2,312.08 × 515.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.04x = 1,190,813.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,813.68/1,541.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.73

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