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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.96, 2,314.31 and 605.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.96, 2,314.31 and 605.91 is: 908.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.96 : 2,314.31 = 605.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.96/2,314.31 = 605.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.96x = 2,314.31 × 605.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.96x = 1,402,263.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,263.57/1,542.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.81

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