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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.75, 2,315.07 and 812.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.75, 2,315.07 and 812.85 is: 1,219.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.75 : 2,315.07 = 812.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.75/2,315.07 = 812.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.75x = 2,315.07 × 812.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.75x = 1,881,804.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881,804.65/1,542.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.77

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