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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.11, 2,315.07 and 447.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.11, 2,315.07 and 447.56 is: 671.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.11 : 2,315.07 = 447.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.11/2,315.07 = 447.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.11x = 2,315.07 × 447.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.11x = 1,036,121.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,121.15/1,543.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.45

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