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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.14, 2,312.76 and 719.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.14, 2,312.76 and 719.50 is: 1,079.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.14 : 2,312.76 = 719.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.14/2,312.76 = 719.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.14x = 2,312.76 × 719.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.14x = 1,664,030.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,030.82/1,541.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.74

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