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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.50, 2,312.25 and 515.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.50, 2,312.25 and 515.50 is: 773.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.50 : 2,312.25 = 515.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.50/2,312.25 = 515.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.50x = 2,312.25 × 515.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.50x = 1,191,964.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,964.88/1,541.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.25

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