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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.20, 2,313.29 and 387.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.20, 2,313.29 and 387.95 is: 581.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.20 : 2,313.29 = 387.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.20/2,313.29 = 387.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.20x = 2,313.29 × 387.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.20x = 897,427.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,427.35/1,542.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.92

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