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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.19, 2,314.29 and 721.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.19, 2,314.29 and 721.36 is: 1,082.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.19 : 2,314.29 = 721.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.19/2,314.29 = 721.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.19x = 2,314.29 × 721.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.19x = 1,669,436.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,436.23/1,542.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.51

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