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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.20, 2,314.78 and 388.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.20, 2,314.78 and 388.95 is: 583.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.20 : 2,314.78 = 388.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.20/2,314.78 = 388.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.20x = 2,314.78 × 388.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.20x = 900,333.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,333.68/1,543.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.42

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