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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.95, 2,312.91 and 501.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.95, 2,312.91 and 501.97 is: 752.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.95 : 2,312.91 = 501.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.95/2,312.91 = 501.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.95x = 2,312.91 × 501.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.95x = 1,161,011.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,011.43/1,541.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.95

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