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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.88, 2,314.32 and 677.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.88, 2,314.32 and 677.20 is: 1,015.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.88 : 2,314.32 = 677.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.88/2,314.32 = 677.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.88x = 2,314.32 × 677.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.88x = 1,567,257.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,257.50/1,542.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.80

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