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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.28, 2,314.50 and 676.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.28, 2,314.50 and 676.84 is: 1,015.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.28 : 2,314.50 = 676.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.28/2,314.50 = 676.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.28x = 2,314.50 × 676.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.28x = 1,566,546.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,546.18/1,542.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.73

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