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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.51, 2,313.90 and 618.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.51, 2,313.90 and 618.03 is: 927.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.51 : 2,313.90 = 618.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.51/2,313.90 = 618.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.51x = 2,313.90 × 618.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.51x = 1,430,059.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,059.62/1,542.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.10

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