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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.51, 2,372.54 and 541.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.51, 2,372.54 and 541.27 is: 811.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.51 : 2,372.54 = 541.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.51/2,372.54 = 541.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.51x = 2,372.54 × 541.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.51x = 1,284,172.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,172.86/1,581.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.99

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