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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.54, 2,312.21 and 664.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.54, 2,312.21 and 664.01 is: 995.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.54 : 2,312.21 = 664.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.54/2,312.21 = 664.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.54x = 2,312.21 × 664.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.54x = 1,535,329.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,329.33/1,541.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.97

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