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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.19, 2,312.34 and 925.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.19, 2,312.34 and 925.32 is: 1,388.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.19 : 2,312.34 = 925.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.19/2,312.34 = 925.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.19x = 2,312.34 × 925.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.19x = 2,139,654.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,654.45/1,541.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.31

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