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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542, 2,312.97 and 719.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542, 2,312.97 and 719.82 is: 1,079.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542 : 2,312.97 = 719.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542/2,312.97 = 719.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542x = 2,312.97 × 719.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542x = 1,664,922.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,922.07/1,542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.72

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