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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.24, 2,313.36 and 617.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.24, 2,313.36 and 617.76 is: 926.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.24 : 2,313.36 = 617.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.24/2,313.36 = 617.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.24x = 2,313.36 × 617.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.24x = 1,429,101.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,101.27/1,542.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.64

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