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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.92, 2,313.90 and 447.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.92, 2,313.90 and 447.36 is: 670.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.92 : 2,313.90 = 447.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.92/2,313.90 = 447.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.92x = 2,313.90 × 447.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.92x = 1,035,146.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,146.30/1,542.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.90

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