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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.52, 2,312.62 and 445.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.52, 2,312.62 and 445.93 is: 668.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.52 : 2,312.62 = 445.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.52/2,312.62 = 445.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.52x = 2,312.62 × 445.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.52x = 1,031,259.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,259.74/1,541.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.99

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