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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.27, 2,313.35 and 719.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.27, 2,313.35 and 719.41 is: 1,079.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.27 : 2,313.35 = 719.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.27/2,313.35 = 719.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.27x = 2,313.35 × 719.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.27x = 1,664,247.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,247.12/1,542.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.09

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