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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.43, 2,313.15 and 1,129.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.43, 2,313.15 and 1,129.31 is: 1,694.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.43 : 2,313.15 = 1,129.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.43/2,313.15 = 1,129.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.43x = 2,313.15 × 1,129.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.43x = 2,612,251.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,251.86/1,541.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.70

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