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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.13, 2,313.23 and 720.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.13, 2,313.23 and 720.18 is: 1,080.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.13 : 2,313.23 = 720.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.13/2,313.23 = 720.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.13x = 2,313.23 × 720.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.13x = 1,665,938.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,938.38/1,542.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.29

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