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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.55, 2,313.97 and 664.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.55, 2,313.97 and 664.49 is: 997.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.55 : 2,313.97 = 664.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.55/2,313.97 = 664.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.55x = 2,313.97 × 664.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.55x = 1,537,609.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,609.93/1,541.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.44

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