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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.59, 2,314.02 and 502.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.59, 2,314.02 and 502.76 is: 754.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.59 : 2,314.02 = 502.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.59/2,314.02 = 502.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.59x = 2,314.02 × 502.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.59x = 1,163,388.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,388.52/1,542.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.18

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