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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.63, 2,313.30 and 675.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.63, 2,313.30 and 675.92 is: 1,014.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.63 : 2,313.30 = 675.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.63/2,313.30 = 675.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.63x = 2,313.30 × 675.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.63x = 1,563,605.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,605.74/1,541.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.25

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