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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.91, 2,312.88 and 387.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.91, 2,312.88 and 387.66 is: 581.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.91 : 2,312.88 = 387.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.91/2,312.88 = 387.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.91x = 2,312.88 × 387.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.91x = 896,611.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,611.06/1,541.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.49

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