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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.83, 2,312.39 and 445.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.83, 2,312.39 and 445.95 is: 668.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.83 : 2,312.39 = 445.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.83/2,312.39 = 445.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.83x = 2,312.39 × 445.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.83x = 1,031,210.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,210.32/1,541.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.82

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