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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.32, 2,312.02 and 675.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.32, 2,312.02 and 675.64 is: 1,013.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.32 : 2,312.02 = 675.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.32/2,312.02 = 675.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.32x = 2,312.02 × 675.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.32x = 1,562,093.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,093.19/1,541.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.48

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