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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.66, 2,314.74 and 676.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.66, 2,314.74 and 676.86 is: 1,015.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.66 : 2,314.74 = 676.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.66/2,314.74 = 676.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.66x = 2,314.74 × 676.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.66x = 1,566,754.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,754.92/1,542.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.62

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