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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.97, 2,313.76 and 447.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.97, 2,313.76 and 447.07 is: 670.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.97 : 2,313.76 = 447.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.97/2,313.76 = 447.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.97x = 2,313.76 × 447.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.97x = 1,034,412.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,412.68/1,542.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.40

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