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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.68, 2,313.90 and 502.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.68, 2,313.90 and 502.64 is: 753.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.68 : 2,313.90 = 502.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.68/2,313.90 = 502.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.68x = 2,313.90 × 502.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.68x = 1,163,058.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,058.70/1,542.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.92

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