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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.53, 2,313.80 and 516.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.53, 2,313.80 and 516.53 is: 774.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.53 : 2,313.80 = 516.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.53/2,313.80 = 516.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.53x = 2,313.80 × 516.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.53x = 1,195,145.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,145.82/1,542.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.80

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