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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.78, 2,307.42 and 957.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.78, 2,307.42 and 957.16 is: 1,432.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.78 : 2,307.42 = 957.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.78/2,307.42 = 957.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.78x = 2,307.42 × 957.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.78x = 2,208,570.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,570.13/1,541.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.48

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