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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.88, 2,314.86 and 677.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.88, 2,314.86 and 677.80 is: 1,016.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.88 : 2,314.86 = 677.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.88/2,314.86 = 677.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.88x = 2,314.86 × 677.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.88x = 1,569,012.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,012.11/1,542.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.94

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