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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.92, 2,313.40 and 676.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.92, 2,313.40 and 676.80 is: 1,015.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.92 : 2,313.40 = 676.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.92/2,313.40 = 676.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.92x = 2,313.40 × 676.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.92x = 1,565,709.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,709.12/1,541.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.43

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