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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.76, 2,310.99 and 720.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.76, 2,310.99 and 720.57 is: 1,080.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.76 : 2,310.99 = 720.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.76/2,310.99 = 720.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.76x = 2,310.99 × 720.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.76x = 1,665,230.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,230.06/1,541.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.08

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