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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.78, 2,312.88 and 761.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.78, 2,312.88 and 761.83 is: 1,142.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.78 : 2,312.88 = 761.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.78/2,312.88 = 761.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.78x = 2,312.88 × 761.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.78x = 1,762,021.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,021.37/1,541.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.85

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