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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.62, 2,310.98 and 954.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.62, 2,310.98 and 954.88 is: 1,430.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.62 : 2,310.98 = 954.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.62/2,310.98 = 954.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.62x = 2,310.98 × 954.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.62x = 2,206,698.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,698.03/1,542.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.48

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