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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.08, 2,310.98 and 617.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.08, 2,310.98 and 617.08 is: 925.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.08 : 2,310.98 = 617.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.08/2,310.98 = 617.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.08x = 2,310.98 × 617.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.08x = 1,426,059.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,059.54/1,541.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.36

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