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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.18, 2,311.34 and 445.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.18, 2,311.34 and 445.25 is: 667.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.18 : 2,311.34 = 445.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.18/2,311.34 = 445.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.18x = 2,311.34 × 445.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.18x = 1,029,110.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,110.35/1,541.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.74

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