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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.33, 2,313.49 and 1,054.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.33, 2,313.49 and 1,054.17 is: 1,581.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.33 : 2,313.49 = 1,054.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.33/2,313.49 = 1,054.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.33x = 2,313.49 × 1,054.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.33x = 2,438,811.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,811.75/1,542.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.25

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