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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.40, 2,312.10 and 925.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.40, 2,312.10 and 925.80 is: 1,388.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.40 : 2,312.10 = 925.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.40/2,312.10 = 925.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.40x = 2,312.10 × 925.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.40x = 2,140,542.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,140,542.18/1,541.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.70

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