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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.70, 2,314.01 and 721.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.70, 2,314.01 and 721.89 is: 1,082.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.70 : 2,314.01 = 721.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.70/2,314.01 = 721.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.70x = 2,314.01 × 721.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.70x = 1,670,452.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,452.73/1,542.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.81

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