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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.10, 2,316.94 and 722.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.10, 2,316.94 and 722.98 is: 1,085.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.10 : 2,316.94 = 722.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.10/2,316.94 = 722.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.10x = 2,316.94 × 722.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.10x = 1,675,101.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,101.28/1,543.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.54

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