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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.38, 2,311.95 and 1,176.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.38, 2,311.95 and 1,176.35 is: 1,763.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.38 : 2,311.95 = 1,176.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.38/2,311.95 = 1,176.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.38x = 2,311.95 × 1,176.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.38x = 2,719,662.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,719,662.38/1,542.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.29

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