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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.02, 2,314.04 and 447.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.02, 2,314.04 and 447.08 is: 670.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.02 : 2,314.04 = 447.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.02/2,314.04 = 447.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.02x = 2,314.04 × 447.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.02x = 1,034,561.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,561.00/1,543.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.48

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