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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.74, 2,351.13 and 541.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.74, 2,351.13 and 541.50 is: 812.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.74 : 2,351.13 = 541.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.74/2,351.13 = 541.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.74x = 2,351.13 × 541.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.74x = 1,273,136.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,136.90/1,567.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.08

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