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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.12, 2,311.59 and 445.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.12, 2,311.59 and 445.46 is: 668.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.12 : 2,311.59 = 445.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.12/2,311.59 = 445.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.12x = 2,311.59 × 445.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.12x = 1,029,720.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,720.88/1,541.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.16

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