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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.64, 2,312.49 and 501.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.64, 2,312.49 and 501.65 is: 752.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.64 : 2,312.49 = 501.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.64/2,312.49 = 501.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.64x = 2,312.49 × 501.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.64x = 1,160,062.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,062.24/1,541.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.48

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