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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.86, 2,312.75 and 995.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.86, 2,312.75 and 995.43 is: 1,492.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.86 : 2,312.75 = 995.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.86/2,312.75 = 995.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.86x = 2,312.75 × 995.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.86x = 2,302,175.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,175.63/1,542.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.15

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