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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.40, 2,313.60 and 388.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.40, 2,313.60 and 388.14 is: 582.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.40 : 2,313.60 = 388.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.40/2,313.60 = 388.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.40x = 2,313.60 × 388.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.40x = 898,000.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,000.70/1,542.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.21

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