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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.30, 2,313.16 and 719.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.30, 2,313.16 and 719.15 is: 1,079.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.30 : 2,313.16 = 719.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.30/2,313.16 = 719.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.30x = 2,313.16 × 719.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.30x = 1,663,495.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,495.65/1,541.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.28

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