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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.90, 2,313.96 and 604.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.90, 2,313.96 and 604.98 is: 907.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.90 : 2,313.96 = 604.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.90/2,313.96 = 604.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.90x = 2,313.96 × 604.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.90x = 1,399,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,899.52/1,541.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.91

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