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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.65, 2,312.96 and 721.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.65, 2,312.96 and 721.31 is: 1,081.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.65 : 2,312.96 = 721.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.65/2,312.96 = 721.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.65x = 2,312.96 × 721.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.65x = 1,668,346.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,346.01/1,542.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.48

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