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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.17, 2,311.77 and 675.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.17, 2,311.77 and 675.28 is: 1,012.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.17 : 2,311.77 = 675.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.17/2,311.77 = 675.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.17x = 2,311.77 × 675.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.17x = 1,561,092.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,092.05/1,541.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.93

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