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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.89, 2,314.35 and 388.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.89, 2,314.35 and 388.64 is: 582.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.89 : 2,314.35 = 388.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.89/2,314.35 = 388.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.89x = 2,314.35 × 388.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.89x = 899,448.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,448.98/1,542.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.96

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