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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.47, 2,313.49 and 502.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.47, 2,313.49 and 502.48 is: 753.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.47 : 2,313.49 = 502.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.47/2,313.49 = 502.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.47x = 2,313.49 × 502.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.47x = 1,162,477.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,477.11/1,542.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.65

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