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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.40, 2,312.03 and 554.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.40, 2,312.03 and 554.24 is: 831.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.40 : 2,312.03 = 554.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.40/2,312.03 = 554.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.40x = 2,312.03 × 554.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.40x = 1,281,426.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,426.67/1,541.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.34

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