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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.19, 2,312.82 and 811.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.19, 2,312.82 and 811.29 is: 1,217.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.19 : 2,312.82 = 811.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.19/2,312.82 = 811.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.19x = 2,312.82 × 811.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.19x = 1,876,367.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,367.74/1,541.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.48

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