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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.60, 2,309 and 811.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.60, 2,309 and 811.20 is: 1,214.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.60 : 2,309 = 811.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.60/2,309 = 811.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.60x = 2,309 × 811.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.60x = 1,873,060.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,060.80/1,542.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.22

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