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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.90, 2,314.35 and 677.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.90, 2,314.35 and 677.01 is: 1,015.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.90 : 2,314.35 = 677.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.90/2,314.35 = 677.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.90x = 2,314.35 × 677.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.90x = 1,566,838.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,838.09/1,542.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.52

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