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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.76, 2,312.98 and 501.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.76, 2,312.98 and 501.78 is: 752.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.76 : 2,312.98 = 501.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.76/2,312.98 = 501.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.76x = 2,312.98 × 501.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.76x = 1,160,607.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,607.10/1,541.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.78

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