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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.15, 2,312.09 and 445.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.15, 2,312.09 and 445.54 is: 668.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.15 : 2,312.09 = 445.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.15/2,312.09 = 445.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.15x = 2,312.09 × 445.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.15x = 1,030,128.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,128.58/1,541.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.42

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