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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.84, 2,312.73 and 387.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.84, 2,312.73 and 387.59 is: 581.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.84 : 2,312.73 = 387.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.84/2,312.73 = 387.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.84x = 2,312.73 × 387.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.84x = 896,379.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,379.46/1,541.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.37

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