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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.46, 2,313.56 and 802.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.46, 2,313.56 and 802.08 is: 1,203.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.46 : 2,313.56 = 802.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.46/2,313.56 = 802.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.46x = 2,313.56 × 802.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.46x = 1,855,660.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,660.20/1,542.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.05

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