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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.81, 2,314.22 and 516.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.81, 2,314.22 and 516.81 is: 775.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.81 : 2,314.22 = 516.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.81/2,314.22 = 516.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.81x = 2,314.22 × 516.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.81x = 1,196,012.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,012.04/1,542.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.22

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