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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.77, 2,314.16 and 447.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.77, 2,314.16 and 447.15 is: 670.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.77 : 2,314.16 = 447.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.77/2,314.16 = 447.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.77x = 2,314.16 × 447.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.77x = 1,034,776.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,776.64/1,542.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.73

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