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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.54, 2,312.82 and 501.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.54, 2,312.82 and 501.57 is: 752.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.54 : 2,312.82 = 501.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.54/2,312.82 = 501.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.54x = 2,312.82 × 501.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.54x = 1,160,038.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,038.62/1,541.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.52

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