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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.03, 2,310.12 and 955.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.03, 2,310.12 and 955.32 is: 1,431.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.03 : 2,310.12 = 955.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.03/2,310.12 = 955.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.03x = 2,310.12 × 955.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.03x = 2,206,903.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,903.84/1,542.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.17

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