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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.48, 2,312.16 and 771.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.48, 2,312.16 and 771.36 is: 1,156.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.48 : 2,312.16 = 771.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.48/2,312.16 = 771.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.48x = 2,312.16 × 771.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.48x = 1,783,507.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783,507.74/1,542.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.26

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