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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.63, 2,312.49 and 604.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.63, 2,312.49 and 604.54 is: 906.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.63 : 2,312.49 = 604.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.63/2,312.49 = 604.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.63x = 2,312.49 × 604.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.63x = 1,397,986.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,986.92/1,541.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.82

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