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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.34, 2,311.95 and 925.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.34, 2,311.95 and 925.23 is: 1,387.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.34 : 2,311.95 = 925.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.34/2,311.95 = 925.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.34x = 2,311.95 × 925.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.34x = 2,139,085.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,085.50/1,541.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.81

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