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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.54, 2,314.32 and 502.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.54, 2,314.32 and 502.57 is: 754.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.54 : 2,314.32 = 502.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.54/2,314.32 = 502.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.54x = 2,314.32 × 502.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.54x = 1,163,107.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,107.80/1,542.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.02

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