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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.45, 2,313.63 and 388.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.45, 2,313.63 and 388.20 is: 582.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.45 : 2,313.63 = 388.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.45/2,313.63 = 388.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.45x = 2,313.63 × 388.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.45x = 898,151.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,151.17/1,542.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.29

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