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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.68, 2,312.40 and 501.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.68, 2,312.40 and 501.64 is: 752.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.68 : 2,312.40 = 501.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.68/2,312.40 = 501.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.68x = 2,312.40 × 501.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.68x = 1,159,992.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,992.34/1,541.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.42

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