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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.96, 2,314.10 and 720.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.96, 2,314.10 and 720.46 is: 1,080.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.96 : 2,314.10 = 720.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.96/2,314.10 = 720.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.96x = 2,314.10 × 720.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.96x = 1,667,216.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,216.49/1,542.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.53

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